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contactA metal strip in a switch or socket that touches a corresponding strip in order to make a connection for current to pass. Contacts may be made of precious metals to avoid corrosion. contact 1. a. a junction of two or more electrical conductors b. the part of the conductors that makes the junction c. the part of an electrical device to which such connections are made 2. any person who has been exposed to a contagious disease 3. an informal name for contact lens 4. of or relating to irritation or inflammation of the skin caused by touching the causative agent How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Human isocyanate skin-patch testing has been used to confirm sensitization in the uncommon person who develops contact hypersensitivity (allergic contact dermatitis) due to isocyanate skin exposure, but has not been helpful for detecting the Th2-like sensitization presumed to lead to isocyanate asthma (Kanerva et al. 9% of patients with chronic external otitis experienced contact hypersensitivity to commonly used topical treatments. It is well established that epicutaneous application of haptens can induce contact hypersensitivity (CHS). |
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