Jungle Rot (Noun)
Meaning
Skin disorder induced by a tropical climate.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- After years of working in the Amazon rainforest, the explorer developed a severe case of jungle rot that left his skin discolored and scarred.
- The soldiers who had been stationed in the jungle for months began to complain of jungle rot, a skin disorder that made their feet crack and bleed.
- Jungle rot is a common affliction for hikers and backpackers who spend extended periods of time in the humid, tropical environment.
- The doctor specialized in treating jungle rot and other skin disorders that were prevalent in the tropical regions of the world.
- Despite his best efforts to stay clean and dry, the adventurer contracted jungle rot on his hands and feet, making every step a painful ordeal.