Exanthem (Noun)
Meaning
Eruption on the skin occurring as a symptom of a disease.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The child developed a bright red exanthem on her torso, which the doctor diagnosed as a symptom of fifth disease.
- The doctor suspected that the exanthem on the patient's face was a symptom of an allergic reaction to the new medication.
- After being bitten by a tick, the hiker developed a distinctive exanthem that indicated the presence of Lyme disease.
- The patient's exanthem started as small, flat spots on the skin that eventually merged to form a large, itchy rash.
- The doctor warned that the exanthem associated with measles could be severe and potentially lead to serious complications if left untreated.