Phytodermatitis


phytodermatitis phy·to·der·ma·ti·tis (fī’tō-dûr’mə-tī’tĭs)
n.
Dermatitis caused by various mechanisms including mechanical and chemical injury, allergy, or photosensitization at skin sites previously exposed to plants.

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