dermatosis
Americannoun
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dermatoses
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of dermatosis
From New Latin, dating back to 1865–70; see origin at dermat-, -osis
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This is the result of what medics call grade three oedema and dermatosis.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2022
Other common issues with darker skin can be dermatosis papulosa nigra, a fleshy excess of melanin bumps on the skin, and keloid scarring.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 19, 2018
Improper living outside working hours often precipitates a dermatosis and doctors are increasingly fretful over the zoot-suit-swing-shift aspect of war industry.
From Time Magazine Archive
The bullæ which appear in this dermatosis contain, so long as their contents are clear, chiefly polynuclear eosinophil cells.
From Histology of the Blood Normal and Pathological by W. Myers
"The company said there were 100,000 patients in the United States for neutrophilic dermatoses, and with premium orphan drug pricing, they could make up for the loss of acne and EOA," she said.
From Reuters ● Mar. 5, 2014
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