dermatitis
pronunciation
How to pronounce dermatitis in British English:
UK [ˌdɜ:məˈtaɪtɪs]
How to pronounce dermatitis in American English:
US [ˌdɜrməˈtaɪtɪs]
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- Noun:
- inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters
Word Origin
- dermatitis (n.)
- 1851; see dermato- + -itis "inflammation."
Example
- 1. Women with autoimmune progesterone dermatitis develop allergic rashes to their own sex hormones , in rare cases going into full-on shock .
- 2. Other diseases also could be susceptible to microbiota transplants or major microbial adjustments , lemon suggested , including recurrent middle ear infections , inflammatory bowel disease , allergies , and atopic dermatitis
- 3. A case of allergic dermatitis caused by syrup for acute bronchitis .
- 4. Diagnostic criteria of occupational contact dermatitis .
- 5. Comparable treatment of seborrheic dermatitis is sometimes handy .