seborrheic

UK
/ˌsɛbəˈrɪɪk/
US
/ˌsɛbəˈriːɪk/

Translations

seborrheicnoun
seborrheics
pl
UK
/ˌsiː.bəˈriː.ɪk/
US
/ˌsi.bəˈri.ɪk/
Countable medical term for a person affected by seborrhea; attested in clinical literature.
seborrheicadjective
UK
/ˌsɛbəˈrɪɪk/
US
/ˌsɛbəˈriːɪk/
He was diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis.
Ему поставили диагноз себорейный дерматит.
Synonyms
seborrheic dermatitis

Definitions

seborrheicnoun
A person who suffers from seborrhea.
New shampoos have proven effective for many seborrheics.
seborrheicadjective
Relating to or characterized by excessive secretion of sebum, often leading to oily skin or scalp conditions.
The dermatologist diagnosed her with seborrheic dermatitis, which explained the persistent oily patches on her skin.