“allergic contact”

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allergic contact dermatitis

noun

: an allergic response following direct contact of an allergen (such as latex, nickel, or poison ivy) with the skin that is typically marked by an itchy red rash often accompanied by swelling and watery blisters —abbreviation ACD compare irritant contact dermatitis


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