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mil·i·ar·ia | \ ˌmi-lē-ˈer-ē-ə 
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\Definition of miliaria
: an inflammatory disorder of the skin that is characterized by redness, eruptions (as of vesicles), and burning or itching due to blockage of sweat gland ducts especially : prickly heat
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miliaria
nounmil·i·ar·ia | \ ˌmil-ē-ˈar-ē-ə, -ˈer- \
\Medical Definition of miliaria
: an inflammatory disorder of the skin characterized by redness, eruption, burning or itching, and the release of sweat in abnormal ways (as by the eruption of vesicles) due to blockage of the ducts of the sweat glands especially : prickly heat
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miliarial \ -əl \ adjective
\ adjective
a miliarial eruption
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