skin eruption
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4.9
- noun
- /skɪn ɪˈrʌpʃən/
- Specialized
:
erupción cutánea
- I interrogated my face with my fingers constantly, vigilant against skin eruptions, overgrown brow or nose hairs, and crust left in the corners of my eyes.
Examples
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While the Cherokee students did not suffer as severely physically or emotionally as other tribes in Indian Territory, the students complained regularly of headaches, rheumatism, "sore eyes," "skin eruptions," and bowel disorders.
Academic text (1991) -
So if you have any redness at this time of year or any skin eruptions, you'll get a really nice even finish.
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The term acne originates from the Greek word acne, which Atius Amidenus used to describe a skin eruption.
Academic text (2007) -
A periodic inspection for hitchhikers, burrs, thistles, and foxtails helps to avoid fur irritation, hair coat rash, and skin eruptions in dogs.
Blog text (16) -
So, one more time—you could also be allergic to wheat!—a totally different mechanism than celiac disease—and that may cause you skin eruptions.
Blog text (17) -
Respondents reported improvement in all skin conditions surveyed, namely eczema, skin eruptions, dryness, oiliness, and susceptibility to sunburns.
Blog text (28) -
Some skin eruptions can be a sign of an allergic reaction to certain foods.
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The doctor examined the child for any skin eruptions that could indicate a health issue.
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After applying the new detergent, she noticed skin eruptions on her arms that itched.
Synonyms
128
2.7
A group of red spots on the skin caused by illness or allergy
18
4.4
A sudden appearance or rise of something, for example skin spots and fast sales
4
3.0
A red, itchy area on the skin that may have spots or bumps
4
4.9
A sudden rash of red spots that appears 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
How Widespread
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: an 'eruption' (a sudden outbreak or breakout) occurring on the 'skin' naturally yields a rash or raised/inflamed areas. This noun+noun combination follows a transparent modification pattern and is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
Skin eruption uses a simple image: the word eruption makes you think of a volcano suddenly bursting out, and when that bursting happens on the skin it means bumps, spots or inflamed areas appearing quickly. That's why skin eruption means a 'sudden' rash or other skin reaction.