Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or caused by a disease or infection that is spread by contaminated soil or other substances coming into contact with the skin, especially fungal infections such as athlete’s foot.

“Athletes often get soilborne fungal infections in their feet after competing on contaminated tracks.”

2. noun

a disease or infection that is spread by contaminated soil or other substances coming into contact with the skin.

“The doctor said she had a soilborne fungal infection that needed to be treated with medication.”