rhus dermatitis
noun
: dermatitis caused by contact with various plants of the genus Rhus and especially with the common poison ivy (R. radicans)
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“Rhus dermatitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/rhus%20dermatitis. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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