Rhus dermatitis

Definitions of Rhus dermatitis
  1. noun
    contact dermatitis resulting from contact with plants of the genus Toxicodendron
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    types:
    poison ivy
    dermatitis resulting from contact with the poison ivy plant
    poison oak
    dermatitis resulting from contact with a poison oak plant
    poison sumac
    dermatitis resulting from contact with a poison sumac plant
    type of:
    contact dermatitis
    a delayed type of allergic reaction of the skin resulting from skin contact with a specific allergen (such as poison ivy)
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