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dermatitis

UK
/ˌdɜːməˈtaɪtɪs/
US
/ˌdɜrməˈtaɪtɪs/

Translations

dermatitisnoun
dermatitides
pl
UK
/ˌdɜːməˈtaɪtɪs/
US
/ˌdɜrməˈtaɪtɪs/
The doctor diagnosed her with dermatitis after examining the rash.
Врач поставил ей диагноз дерматит после осмотра сыпи.
Synonyms
skin inflammation
eczema
dermatosis
rash
skin condition
dermatitisadjective
UK
/ˌdɜː.məˈtaɪ.tɪs/
US
/ˌdɝː.məˈtaɪ.tɪs/
Attributive use: placed before another noun (e.g., "dermatitis cream") to denote something connected with dermatitis.

Definitions

dermatitisnoun
A medical condition in which the skin becomes red, swollen, and sore, sometimes with small blisters, resulting from direct irritation of the skin by an external agent or an allergic reaction.
The doctor diagnosed her with dermatitis after she developed a rash from the new laundry detergent.
Inflammation of the skin that often causes redness, itching, or scaling.
Frequent hand-washing without moisturizer can cause dermatitis.
dermatitisadjective
Attributive. Used before another noun to denote something related to or intended for the treatment or prevention of dermatitis.
She bought a dermatitis cream to soothe her rash.
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