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poison oak

/ˈpɔɪzən oʊk/

Traducción: Arbusto o liana norteamericana cuya savia contiene una resina oleosa (urushiol) que, al contacto con la piel humana, causa una erupción con picazón y ampollas.

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/ˈpɔɪzən oʊk/B2formalamericanscientific
  • esArbusto o liana norteamericana cuya savia contiene una resina oleosa (urushiol) que, al contacto con la piel humana, causa una erupción con picazón y ampollas.

A North American shrub or vine that contains an oily resin (urushiol) which causes an itchy, blistering rash upon contact with human skin.

  1. Toxic plantB2formalamerican

    A North American shrub or vine that contains an oil (urushiol) which causes an itchy, blistering rash upon contact with human skin.

    esroble venenoso

    • Hikers should learn to identify poison oak to avoid a painful rash.
    • He broke out in a terrible rash after accidentally brushing against poison oak.
    • Washing your skin immediately with soap and water can help remove the oil from poison oak.