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dermatitis
[ dur-muh-tahy-tis ]
/ ˌdɜr məˈtaɪ tɪs /
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Definition of dermatitis
noun Pathology.
inflammation of the skin.
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British Dictionary definitions for dermatitis
dermatitis
/ (ˌdɜːməˈtaɪtɪs) /
noun
inflammation of the skin
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Medical definitions for dermatitis
dermatitis
[ dûr′mə-tī′tĭs ]
n. pl. der•ma•ti•tis•es
Inflammation of the skin.
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Cultural definitions for dermatitis
dermatitis
[ (dur-muh-teye-tis) ]
An inflammation of the skin. Itching and redness are the basic symptoms of dermatitis, which has a variety of causes, including allergies and exposure of the skin to irritants, such as chemicals or sunlight.
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