exanthem
- noun
- /ɪɡˈzænθəm/
- Specialized
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exantema
- The patient's exanthem was a key sign of measles.
Examples
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A viral infection can often cause an exanthem on the trunk and limbs.
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My son had a mild exanthem after his vaccination.
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Doctors noted a widespread exanthem that prompted further investigation.
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Look at the exanthem on his back!
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The patient's exanthem was a telltale sign of a viral infection.
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A bright red exanthem spread across the child's body, alarming the parents.
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After the illness, the doctor confirmed that the rash was an exanthem related to the disease.
Synonyms
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4.9
A sudden rash of red spots that appears on the skin
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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
How Widespread
Surface Forms
Etymology
Exanthem comes from Greek parts ex- meaning 'out' and anthe- meaning 'flower' or 'bloom'. Picture a rash 'breaking out' like many small flowers across the skin, which is why an exanthem is a sudden, widespread skin rash often seen in children.