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- Dictionaryrash/raʃ/
noun
- 1. an area of redness and spots on a person's skin, appearing especially as a result of allergy or illness: "a red itchy rash appeared on her legs" Similar
- 2. a series of things of the same type, especially when unwelcome, happening within a short space of time: "a rash of strikes by health workers" Similar
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RASH definition: 1. a lot of small red spots on the skin: 2. a large number of unpleasant events of the same type…. Learn more.
noun. ˈrash. Synonyms of rash. 1. : an eruption on the body. 2. : a large number of instances in a short period. a rash of complaints. rash. 2 of 3. adjective. 1. : marked by or proceeding from undue haste or lack of deliberation or caution. a rash promise. 2. obsolete : quickly effective. rashly adverb. rashness noun. 3 of 3.
n. 1. A visible lesion or group of lesions on the skin, caused by any of numerous factors including infectious agents, drugs, and allergies. 2. An outbreak of many instances within a brief period: a rash of burglaries.
A rash is a change of the skin that affects its color, appearance, or texture. A rash may be localized in one part of the body, or affect all the skin. Rashes may cause the skin to change color, itch, become warm, bumpy, chapped, dry, cracked or blistered, swell, and may be painful.
Apr 23, 2020 · Overview. What is a skin rash? A skin rash occurs when skin becomes red, inflamed and bumpy. Some skin rashes are dry and itchy. Some are painful. Many things can bring on a skin rash, including viruses, bacteria, allergens and skin conditions like eczema. Advertisement. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center.
A rash is something that spreads like wild fire — red itchy skin or a series of unfortunate events. It can also describe an impulsive, wild decision. As an adjective, rash has meant "quick, vigorous" since the 1300s by way of Scotland.
rash noun (SKIN CONDITION) Add to word list. C2 [ C or U ] a lot of small red spots on the skin: I have an itchy rash all over my chest. If you stay in the sun too long you'll get (a) heat rash. UK He came out/up in a rash after he fell in a patch of nettles. gokhanilgaz/E+/GettyImages. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
A rash is an area of red spots that appears on your skin when you are ill or have a bad reaction to something that you have eaten or touched. I noticed a rash on my leg. He may break out in a rash when he eats these nuts. The symptoms include skin rashes, fever, and painful joints.
Rash definition: acting or tending to act too hastily or without due consideration.. See examples of RASH used in a sentence.
noun. /ræʃ/ [countable, usually singular] an area of red spots on a person’s skin, caused by an illness or a reaction to something. I woke up covered in a rash. I come out in a rash (= a rash appears on my skin) if I eat chocolate. The sun brought her out in (= caused) an itchy rash. a heat rash (= caused by heat)
