dermatographia
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of dermatographia
From New Latin, dating back to 1850–55; see origin at dermato-, -graphy
Example Sentences
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I do have a condition called dermatographia, or “skin writing,” where even fairly light scratches on my skin will rise up as wheals, like someone wrote on me with red marker.
From Slate ● Mar. 20, 2021
Under these circumstances dermatographia is a common manifestation.
From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)
On the physical side, there were marked dermatographia and, for a time, towards the end of the period, profuse sweating.
From Benign Stupors A Study of a New Manic-Depressive Reaction Type by MacCurdy, John T. (John Thompson)
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