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- Dictionaryrash/raʃ/
noun
- 1. an area of redness and spots on a person's skin, appearing especially as a result of allergy or illness: "a red itchy rash appeared on her legs" Similar
- 2. a series of things of the same type, especially when unwelcome, happening within a short space of time: "a rash of strikes by health workers" Similar
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RASH definition: 1. a lot of small red spots on the skin: 2. a large number of unpleasant events of the same type…. Learn more.
noun. ˈrash. Synonyms of rash. 1. : an eruption on the body. 2. : a large number of instances in a short period. a rash of complaints. rash. 2 of 3. adjective. 1. : marked by or proceeding from undue haste or lack of deliberation or caution. a rash promise. 2. obsolete : quickly effective. rashly adverb. rashness noun. 3 of 3.
A rash is a change of the skin that affects its color, appearance, or texture. A rash may be localized in one part of the body, or affect all the skin. Rashes may cause the skin to change color, itch, become warm, bumpy, chapped, dry, cracked or blistered, swell, and may be painful.
A rash is a skin condition, such as bumps or a red area, like you might get if you touch poison ivy. A rash is also several instances of something that occur at the same or nearly the same time, such as a rash of snowstorms over a week or a rash of electronic sales during the winter holidays.
Apr 23, 2020 · Overview. What is a skin rash? A skin rash occurs when skin becomes red, inflamed and bumpy. Some skin rashes are dry and itchy. Some are painful. Many things can bring on a skin rash, including viruses, bacteria, allergens and skin conditions like eczema. Advertisement. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center.
Nov 17, 2023 · A rash is defined as a widespread eruption of skin lesions. It is a very broad medical term. Rashes can vary widely in appearance. Their causes range from insect bites to HIV and...
RASH meaning: 1. a lot of small red spots on the skin: 2. a large number of unpleasant events of the same type…. Learn more.
noun. /ræʃ/ [countable, usually singular] an area of red spots on a person’s skin, caused by an illness or a reaction to something. I woke up covered in a rash. I come out in a rash (= a rash appears on my skin) if I eat chocolate. The sun brought her out in (= caused) an itchy rash. a heat rash (= caused by heat)
A rash is an area of red spots that appears on your skin when you are ill or have a bad reaction to something that you have eaten or touched. I noticed a rash on my leg. He may break out in a rash when he eats these nuts. The symptoms include skin rashes, fever, and painful joints.
A rash is something that spreads like wild fire — red itchy skin or a series of unfortunate events. It can also describe an impulsive, wild decision. As an adjective, rash has meant "quick, vigorous" since the 1300s by way of Scotland.
