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Eruption on the skin occurring as a symptom of a disease
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exanthem
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Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A widespread rash usually occurring in children.
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
An exanthem or exanthema (from Greek ἐξάνθημα exánthēma , "a breaking out") is a widespread rash usually occurring in children . An exanthem can be caused by toxins , drugs , or microorganisms , or can result from autoimmune disease . It can be contrasted ...
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Word definitions in WordNet
n. eruption on the skin occurring as a symptom of a disease [syn: exanthema , skin eruption ]
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Exanthem \Ex*an"them\, n. Same as Exanthema . [1913 Webster] ||
Usage examples of exanthem.
The dermal manifestations, such as urticaria and eruptions resembling the exanthem of scarlatina, are too well known to need mention here.
Behrend observed an opium exanthem, which was attended by intolerable itching, after the exhibition of a quarter of a grain.