dermatitis

[dur-muh-tahy-tis]

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noun Pathology.

inflammation of the skin.

Origin of dermatitis

First recorded in 1875–80; dermat- + -itis

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Related Words for dermatitis

eruption, eczema, psoriasis, scab, scabies, dermatitis, inflammation, rash, tetter

Examples from the Web for dermatitis

Historical Examples of dermatitis

Either the X-ray or radium had caused her dermatitis and nervousness.
The Silent Bullet
Arthur B. Reeve
What is the character of the eruption in dermatitis medicamentosa?
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin
Henry Weightman Stelwagon
Mention the diagnostic features of dermatitis herpetiformis.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin
Henry Weightman Stelwagon
Are there any constitutional symptoms in dermatitis herpetiformis?
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin
Henry Weightman Stelwagon
These workers stated that the infections cause a dermatitis which is neither pathogenic nor debilitant.
The Biotic Associations of Cockroaches
Louis M. Roth

British Dictionary definitions for dermatitis

dermatitis

noun

inflammation of the skin

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Word Origin and History for dermatitis

1876; see dermato- + -itis.

dermatitis in Medicine

dermatitis

[dûr′mə-tī′tĭs]

n. pl. der•ma•ti•tis•es

Inflammation of the skin.

dermatitis in Culture

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.