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Exanthem
Exanthem \Ex*an"them\, n. Same as Exanthema. [1913 Webster] ||
Wiktionary
exanthem
n. A widespread rash usually occurring in children.
WordNet
exanthem
n. eruption on the skin occurring as a symptom of a disease [syn: exanthema, skin eruption]
Wikipedia
Exanthem
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 with an enanthem.
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.