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diaper rash

/ˌdaɪ(ə)pər ræʃ/
/ˈdaɪpə ræʃ/
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Definitions of diaper rash
  1. noun
    dermatitis of the thighs and buttocks of infants; supposedly caused by ammonia in the urine in the child's diapers
    synonyms: diaper dermatitis
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    type of:
    dermatitis
    inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters
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