Definition of Contact dermatitis

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

Specialized synonyms: Bubble Gum Dermatitis, Rhus Dermatitis
Generic synonyms: Dermatitis

Medical Definition of Contact dermatitis

1. A type of immune-mediated inflammatory skin rash that results from an allergy to a particular substance (for example jewelry dermatitis, poison ivy, neomycin ointment, etc.). (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Contact Dermatitis

consumptiveness
consumptives
consumpts
cont
cont'd
contact
contact-lens
contact-type dermatitis
contact action
contact allergy
contact area
contact arm
contact ball
contact ceptor
contact cheilitis
contact dermatitis (current term)
contact details
contact following
contact guidance
contact high
contact hypersensitivity
contact illumination
contact induced spreading
contact inhibition
contact inhibition of growth
contact inhibition of movement
contact inhibition of phagocytosis
contact juggling
contact language
contact lens

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