chafing

/ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/
/ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/
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Definitions of chafing
  1. noun
    soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction
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    types:
    intertrigo
    chafing between two skin surfaces that are in contact (as in the armpit or under the breasts or between the thighs)
    type of:
    rawness, soreness, tenderness
    a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched)
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