Vanillism
vanillism va·nil·lism (və-nĭl’ĭz’əm)
n.
Irritation of the skin, nasal mucous membrane, and conjunctiva, sometimes seen in people who work with vanilla.
Infestation of the skin by sarcoptic mites found in vanilla pods.
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