Poison Sumac (Noun)
Meaning 1
Dermatitis resulting from contact with a poison sumac plant.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Contact with the sap of the poison sumac plant can cause a severe case of dermatitis in some individuals.
- Symptoms of poison sumac dermatitis include redness, swelling, and blistering of the skin, which can last for several weeks.
- Exposure to poison sumac often occurs in rural or wooded areas where the plant grows, and can lead to a painful and uncomfortable rash.
- The sap of the poison sumac plant contains urushiol, a potent allergen that can cause a severe allergic reaction in some people, leading to dermatitis.
- Poison sumac dermatitis can be treated with topical corticosteroids and cool compresses, but in severe cases, oral antihistamines or antibiotics may be necessary.
Meaning 2
Smooth American swamp shrub with pinnate leaves and greenish flowers followed by greenish white berries; yields an irritating oil.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.