Foot odor
Foot Odor
Foot odor (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
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- Wikipedia's article - Foot odor
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polski), also known as bromodosis, is a type of body odor that affects the feet of humans. It is generally considered to be an unpleasant smell.
Etymology
The term "bromodosis" is derived from the Greek words "bromos" meaning "stench" and "odos" meaning "smell". The term "foot odor" is a direct translation of the condition.
Causes
Foot odor is primarily caused by sweat and the growth of bacteria on the skin. The feet have more sweat glands than any other part of the body, and these glands release sweat throughout the day to keep the skin moist and supple. However, when this sweat is unable to evaporate, it can create a moist environment that is ideal for the growth of bacteria. These bacteria then break down the sweat, producing the foul smell associated with foot odor.
Other factors that can contribute to foot odor include poor hygiene, wearing the same shoes every day, and certain medical conditions such as hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and fungal infections.
Prevention and Treatment
Prevention and treatment of foot odor typically involve maintaining good foot hygiene. This includes washing the feet daily with soap and water, drying them thoroughly, and changing socks regularly. Using antiperspirants or deodorants designed for the feet can also help control sweat and odor.
In cases where foot odor is caused by a medical condition, treatment may involve addressing the underlying condition. For example, antifungal medications may be used to treat fungal infections, while treatments for hyperhidrosis may include prescription antiperspirants, iontophoresis, or even surgery.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Foot odor
- Wikipedia's article - Foot odor
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski