dermographism

[der-mat-uh-graf-ee-uh, dur-muh-tuh-]

der·mat·o·graph·i·a

[der-mat-uh-graf-ee-uh, dur-muh-tuh-]
noun Medicine/Medical.
a condition in which touching or lightly scratching the skin causes raised, reddish marks.
Also, der·ma·tog·ra·phism [dur-muh-tog-ruh-fiz-uhm] , dermographia, dermographism.


Origin:
1850–55; < Neo-Latin; see dermato-, -graphy

der·mat·o·graph·ic, adjective

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Dermographism is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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der·mo·graph·i·a

[dur-muh-graf-ee-uh]
noun Medicine/Medical.
Also, der·mog·ra·phism [der-mog-ruh-fiz-uhm] .


Origin:
1850–55; < Neo-Latin; see dermo-, -graphy

der·mo·graph·ic, adjective
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dermographism der·mog·ra·phism (dər-mŏg'rə-fĭz'əm)
n.
See dermatographism.

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