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radiation-recall dermatitis
ra·di·a·tion re·call der·ma·ti·tis
Definitions related to radiation-recall dermatitis:
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Acute skin inflammatory reaction caused by drugs, especially chemotherapeutic agents, weeks or months following radiotherapy. The inflammatory reaction is confined to the previously irradiated skin and the symptoms disappear after the removal of the pharmacologic agent.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(radiation recall dermatitis) Acute skin manifestations at the site of previous exposure to ionizing radiation. It is triggered by the administration of certain drugs days or years after the initial radiation exposure.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(radiation recall dermatitis) Skin inflammatory reaction caused by drugs, during the weeks or months following radiotherapy. The inflammatory reaction is confined to the previously irradiated skin and the symptoms disappear after the removal of the pharmacologic agent.NICHD Pediatric TerminologyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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