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Enanthem

Etymology:

Gr. en: "in", relating to inside the body +‎ Gr. anthéō: “to blossom”, so named because these rashes "blossom", or break out

Definition:

Enanthem is a rash (visually manifesting as small spots) that "blossoms" on the mucous membranes inside the body (compare to exanthem), especially of the mouth.

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