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单词 dermatitis
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Definition of dermatitis in English:

dermatitis

nounˌdəːməˈtʌɪtɪsˌdərməˈtaɪdəs
mass noun
  • 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 to it.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Deficiency leads to pellagra, a condition characterized by dermatitis, diarrhea and certain mental health problems.
    • Eczema, also known as dermatitis, describes skin conditions where there is irritation or inflammation of the skin.
    • Irritant contact dermatitis is a skin reaction caused by the direct effect of an irritant substance on the skin.
    • Other conditions that can cause similar symptoms include heat rash, dermatitis or thrush.
    • Allergic contact dermatitis improves with removal of the sensitizing agent.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Greek derma, dermat- 'skin' + -itis.

Rhymes

appendicitis, arthritis, bronchitis, cellulitis, colitis, conjunctivitis, cystitis, encephalitis, gastroenteritis, gingivitis, hepatitis, laryngitis, lymphangitis, meningitis, nephritis, neuritis, osteoarthritis, pericarditis, peritonitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis
 
 

Definition of dermatitis in US English:

dermatitis

nounˌdərməˈtaɪdəsˌdərməˈtīdəs
  • A condition of the skin in which it becomes red, swollen, and sore, sometimes with small blisters, resulting from direct irritation of the skin by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it.

    Compare with eczema
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Eczema, also known as dermatitis, describes skin conditions where there is irritation or inflammation of the skin.
    • Allergic contact dermatitis improves with removal of the sensitizing agent.
    • Deficiency leads to pellagra, a condition characterized by dermatitis, diarrhea and certain mental health problems.
    • Irritant contact dermatitis is a skin reaction caused by the direct effect of an irritant substance on the skin.
    • Other conditions that can cause similar symptoms include heat rash, dermatitis or thrush.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Greek derma, dermat- ‘skin’ + -itis.

 
 
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