Dermatitis Meaning
/ˌdɜː(ɹ)m.əˈtaɪ.tɪs/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounInflammation of the skin.
Sentence Examples
I'm troubled with atopic dermatitis.
Atopic dermatitis has been increasing on babies recently.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Touching the poisonous plant caused red itchy ____ on his arm.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
I'm troubled with atopic ____.
Word Origin & History
From Ancient Greek δερματῖτις (dermatîtis), from δέρμα (dérma, “skin, hide”), from δέρω (dérō, “to skin, flay”). Equivalent to dermato- + -itis.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Touching the poisonous plant caused red itchy ____ on his arm.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
I'm troubled with atopic ____.