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Enanthem

Definition:

An enanthem refers to a rash or any other visible manifestation that occurs on the mucous membranes, especially within the oral cavity.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A rash or eruption on the inner lining of the cheeks, tongue, or throat.

Example Sentence: The symptoms of measles include fever, cough, and an enanthem characterized by small red spots on the inside of the mouth.

Sense 2:

Noun: A visible manifestation of an infection or disease affecting the mucous membranes.

Example Sentence: The enanthem associated with hand, foot, and mouth disease consists of small ulcers on the back of the throat and inside the mouth.

Sense 3:

Noun: A characteristic sign in certain viral or bacterial infections.

Example Sentence: The enanthem observed in Scarlet Fever is a red rash with tiny bumps that appears on the tongue and spreads to the rest of the mouth.

Sense 4:

Noun: The diagnosis or identification of an enanthem through visual examination.

Example Sentence: The doctor recognized the measles enanthem based on the distinctive appearance of the rash inside the patient's mouth.