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What does the word Intertriginous mean?

Definition. adjective. (1) Of, or relating to, or characterized by intertrigo. (2) Of, or pertaining to areas in the body where juxtaposed skin surfaces chafe or rub together.

What does the medical term intertrigo mean?

Patient information: See related handout on intertrigo, written by Roxana Diba, M.D., Medical Editing Clerk, Georgetown University Medical Center. Intertrigo is inflammation of skinfolds caused by skin-on-skin friction. It is a common skin condition affecting opposing cutaneous or muco-cutaneous surfaces.