lepidopterism

Questions

What does lepidopterism mean?

A form of dermatitis caused by irritating caterpillar or moth hairs coming into contact with the skin or mucosa.

Where does lepidopterism come from?

From taxonomic name Lepidoptera + -ism.

How to pronounce lepidopterism

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