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CONTACT DERMATITIS

\kˈɒntakt dˌɜːmɐtˈa͡ɪtɪs], \kˈɒntakt dˌɜːmɐtˈa‍ɪtɪs], \k_ˈɒ_n_t_a_k_t d_ˌɜː_m_ɐ_t_ˈaɪ_t_ɪ_s]\

Definitions of CONTACT DERMATITIS

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a delayed type of allergic reaction of the skin resulting from skin contact with a specific allergen (such as poison ivy)

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A type of acute or chronic skin reaction in which sensitivity is manifested by reactivity to materials or substances coming in contact with the skin. It may involve allergic or non-allergic mechanisms.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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