Lepidopterism
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lepidopterism is a noun meaning A form of dermatitis caused by irritating caterpillar or moth hairs coming into contact with the skin or mucosa.
Meaning
A form of dermatitis caused by irritating caterpillar or moth hairs coming into contact with the skin or mucosa.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include erucism, pruritus, dermatographia, dermatophagia, phthiriasis, acarodermatitis.
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