dermatographism

[ dûr′mə-tŏg′rə-fĭz′əm ]

n.

A form of urticaria in which skin welts develop along the lines where one has been stroked or scratched.dermographia dermographism

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Words nearby dermatographism

dermatofibrosarcoma, dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, dermatogen, dermatoglyphics, dermatographia, dermatographism, dermatoheteroplasty, dermatoid, dermatologist, dermatology, dermatolysis
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