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Dermatitis: meaning, definitions and examples

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dermatitis

 

[ หŒdษœหr.mษ™หˆtaษช.tษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Dermatitis is a general term that describes inflammation of the skin. It can result from various factors, including allergens, irritants, or underlying skin conditions. Symptoms often include redness, itching, and swelling, and treatment typically involves topical ointments or avoiding triggers.

Synonyms

dermatosis, eczema, skin irritation

Examples of usage

  • She developed dermatitis after using a new soap.
  • The doctor diagnosed him with contact dermatitis.
  • Inflammation can indicate dermatitis in sensitive areas.
  • Managing dermatitis requires understanding your triggers.

Translations

Translations of the word "dermatitis" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dermatite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅเคตเคšเคพ เคฐเฅ‹เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dermatitis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dermatitis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตั€ะผะฐั‚ะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dermatitis

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็šฎ่†š็‚Ž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dermatite

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dermatitis

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dermatit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผ๋ถ€์—ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชู‡ุงุจ ุงู„ุฌู„ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dermatitida

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dermatitรญda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็šฎ็‚Ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dermatitis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรบรฐbรณlga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตั€ะผะฐั‚ะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒก แƒแƒœแƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dermatit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dermatitis

Etymology

The term 'dermatitis' originates from the Greek word 'derma,' meaning skin, and 'itis,' which means inflammation. The word has been in medical usage since the mid-19th century. Before this term was widely adopted, conditions involving skin inflammation were often described using more generalized terms. In the early 1900s, dermatology, the branch of medicine that focuses on skin conditions, gained prominence, leading to further refinement and categorization of various skin disorders, including dermatitis. Over time, dermatologists have identified numerous types of dermatitis, such as atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and seborrheic dermatitis, each with distinct causes and treatment approaches.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,314, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.