occupational dermatitis

occupational dermatitis definition - medical

oc·cu·pa·tion·al dermatitis (ŏkˌyə-pāˈshə-nəl)

noun
Contact dermatitis caused by an allergic reaction to or irritation from substances normally encountered in an occupation.

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