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. 2017 Jan 27;2017(1):CD011188. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011188.pub2
Term Definition
Aetiology Cause of a condition
Defervesence The abatement of a fever
Deleterious Negative effect
Desquamation Loss of the outermost layer of a surface
Erythematous Reddening ‐ a term generally reserved for the skin
Exanthem A virus known to be associated with a rash
Mucocutanoeous Type of bodily surface, such as that inside the mouth
Oropharyngeal Area of the body encompassing the mouth and throat
Polymorphous rash Rash of varying appearance
Sequelae Consequence
Stenosis Restriction in the diameter of a vessel
Thrombosis The formation of a blood clot within a blood vessel