eruption
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4.9
- noun
- /ɪˈrʌpʃən/
- Specialized
:
erupción cutánea
- The patient experienced a painful eruption of blisters that required immediate medical attention.
- skin eruption
- drug eruption
- fixed drug eruption
So that was the first time that I've really, I mean, I think I've had like, little eruptions here and there, but to that extent, never.
- So that was the first time that I've really, I mean, I think I've had like, little eruptions here and there, but to that extent, never.
Examples
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Up to 5% of the patients receiving penicillins, sulfonamides, phenytoin, or gold will develop a maculopapular eruption.
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Although dermatological reactions such as bullous eruptions are not common with Metronidazole, one should be cautious while using Metronidazole.
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There are reports of bullous eruption due to oral metronidazole.
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The mechanism of most drug-induced eruptions is unknown.
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In July 2005, she again presented with a relapse of her cutaneous eruption and colitis.
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After the rash appeared, the doctor diagnosed it as a skin eruption caused by an allergic reaction.
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If you notice any unusual eruption on your skin, it is important to consult a healthcare professional.
Synonyms
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4.4
A sudden appearance or rise of something, for example skin spots and fast sales
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7.2
A sudden red area on the skin or a return of symptoms
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4.9
Raised red or swollen patches that suddenly appear on the skin
A skin rash that shows someone has an infection
A red skin rash that appears as a sign of illness
A widespread skin rash that appears as a sign of disease, often in children
Antonyms
Compounds
- Offensive
A sudden news scandal about a person's sexual behavior with women, often involving a politician
- Specialized
A serious skin infection with many blisters and high fever that happens after a viral infection in people with eczema
- Specialized
A very strong volcanic eruption that shoots gas and ash high into the sky
How Severe
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Eruption comes from Latin parts e- 'out' and rumpere 'to break', the same root you see in rupture and interrupt. A skin eruption is when spots or blisters suddenly 'break out' on the surface of the skin.