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Definition of Diaper rash
1. Noun. Dermatitis of the thighs and buttocks of infants; supposedly caused by ammonia in the urine in the child's diapers.
Definition of Diaper rash
1. Noun. (American English) A generic term applied to various skin rashes in the diaper area. ¹
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Medical Definition of Diaper rash
1. An irritated red rash that is localised to the diaper area. Irritation commonly occurs secondary to chaffing and chronic moisture to the skin. (27 Sep 1997)