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rash¹ Definition

rash (ras̸h)

adjective

  1. too hasty or incautious in acting or speaking; reckless
  2. characterized by too great haste or recklessness a rash act
  3. Obsolete bringing quick results

Etymology: ME rasch, prob. < OE *ræsc, akin to ON röskr, Ger rasch

rash¹ Related Forms

rashly adverb rash·ness noun

rash² Definition

rash (ras̸h)

noun

  1. an eruption of spots on the skin, usually temporary
  2. a sudden appearance of a large or excessive number of instances a rash of complaints

Etymology: MFr rasche < VL *rasica, a scraping: see rascal

rash Synonyms

rash

modif.

rash Synonyms

rash

n.

  1. A skin eruption

    hives, dermatitis, redness, prickly heat; see blemish, disease.

  2. A sudden large number of instances

    outbreak, spate, wave; see fit 2, plenty.

rash Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • generalize: Signs Patients are unwell with fever, swelling of the lymph glands and frequently a generalized rash.
  • blister: The doctor may examine your abdomen, or look for the blistering rash on your skin, and check for mouth ulcers.
  • induce: Enlighten is not suitable for those with porphyria or any history of light induced rashes.
  • cause: Some plants can cause skin rashes either by contact with the outer cells or the sap.

Adjective modifier

  • itchy: The symptoms include a red, itchy rash where the allergen has been in contact with the skin.
  • diaper: A quarter of babies in the study suffered diaper rash within the first four weeks of life.
  • vesicular: A vesicular rash restricted to the distribution of a single sensory nerve is the classic skin lesion of shingles.
  • erythematous: An erythematous macular rash is present in around 50 % of patients.
  • maculopapular: Nausea, vomiting and watery diarrhea occur with some patients developing a maculopapular rash, red eyes and have hiccups.

Modifies a noun

  • vest: Rash vests are used underneath a suit to prevent rubbing of the neoprene against the skin which can cause chaffing in joint areas.
  • promise: Notes In times of trouble the alternative response to rash promises to God is believing prayer.
  • illness: Problems arise when investigation commences four weeks or more after the onset of rash illness.
  • decision: We must not make rash decisions now that we may regret in years to come.

Noun used with modifier

  • nettle: She has a kind of nettle rash on her back.
  • diaper: A safe remedy for babies ' complaints, such as diaper rash or an inflamed navel or penis.
  • skin: Skin rash Dry skin, nail problems, hair loss.
  • shaving: It now feels itchy, burning and I think I also have shaving rash.
  • lupus: Can the lupus skin rashes spread inside the mouth?
  • sweat: However, the warmer weather arrived and a sweat rash appeared.

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