Dermoreaction

/ˌdɜrmoʊriˈækʃən/ noun

Definition

A skin response or reaction to a substance, allergen, or test, used in medical diagnosis to determine sensitivity or immunity.

Etymology

From Greek 'derma' (skin) + English 'reaction'. Medical term developed for diagnostic testing methods that observe skin responses.

Kelly Says

Dermoreactions are how doctors figured out you're allergic to things—they scratch your skin with tiny amounts of allergens and watch where it swells, essentially letting your skin 'tell' the doctor what bothers it!

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