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dermographia

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[dur-muh-graf-ee-uh] / ˌdɜr məˈgræf i ə /
Also dermographism

noun

Medicine/Medical.
  1. dermatographia.


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Etymology

Origin of dermographia

From New Latin, dating back to 1850–55; see origin at dermo-, -graphy


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Among adults, dermographia may occur in either sex and show up as redness and swelling around the belt or girdle line, or under shoulder straps or suspenders.

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