dermatitis

CEFRC1

/ˌdɜː(ɹ)m.əˈtaɪ.tɪs/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A condition causing itchy, sore, or inflamed skin.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Inflammation of the skin.

Examples

  • Atopic dermatitis has been increasing on babies recently.

  • I'm troubled with atopic dermatitis.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

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Origin

noun

From Ancient Greek δερματῖτις (dermatîtis), from δέρμα (dérma, “skin, hide”), from δέρω (dérō, “to skin, flay”). Equivalent to dermato- + -itis.