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prick·ly heat
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Princeton's WordNet
prickly heat, heat rash, miliarianoun
obstruction of the sweat ducts during high heat and humidity
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prickly heatnoun
miliaria
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prickly heat
Prickly heat, also known as miliaria rubra, is a skin condition characterized by small, itchy red bumps that can cause a prickling or stinging sensation. It is caused by blockage and inflammation of sweat ducts during times of excessive heat or humidity, leading to sweat being trapped under the skin. Prickly heat can occur in people of all ages, from infants to adults.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of prickly heat in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of prickly heat in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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