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miliaria

/ˌmɪliˈɛə.ri.ə/

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noun

/ˌmɪliˈɛə.ri.ə/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, вызванное закупоркой потовых протоков в периоды сильной жары и влажности, приводящее к появлению мелких красных бугорков или волдырей на коже.

A medical condition caused by obstruction of the sweat ducts during periods of high heat and humidity, resulting in small red bumps or blisters on the skin.

uncountable

  1. Heat rashB2formalmedical

    A skin condition caused by blockage of the sweat glands during periods of high temperature and humidity, resulting in small red bumps or blisters.

    ruПотница

    • Excessive sweating in tropical climates can lead to miliaria.
    • Babies are particularly prone to miliaria when overdressed.
    • The patient was diagnosed with miliaria rubra, commonly known as prickly heat.
    • To prevent miliaria, stay in cool environments and wear lightweight clothing.

    Synonymsheat rashprickly heat

Forms
  • miliariae plural form
  • miliariae' possessive plural form
  • miliaria's possessive singular form