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Pronunciation: der-mă-tof′i-tid
Definition: An allergic manifestation of dermatophytosis at a site distant from that of the primary fungous infection. The lesions, usually small vesicles on the hands and/or arms, are devoid of the fungus and may become extensive, covering wide areas of the body and causing extreme discomfort to the patient.
See Also: id reaction
Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
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