dermatitis

der·ma·ti·tis

noun \ˌdər-mə-ˈtī-təs\

plural der·ma·tit·i·des \-ˈti-tə-ˌdēz\ or der·ma·ti·tis·es

Definition of DERMATITIS

: inflammation of the skin

First Known Use of DERMATITIS

1876

Rhymes with DERMATITIS

adenitis, arteritis, cellulitis, enteritis, gingivitis, hepatitis, Heracleitus, ileitis, keratitis, laryngitis, meningitis, myelitis, pharyngitis, pneumonitis, Polyclitus, prostatitis, retinitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, spondylitis, tendinitis, urethritis, vaginitis

der·ma·ti·tis

noun \ˌdər-mə-ˈtīt-əs\   (Medical Dictionary)

plural ; der·ma·ti·tis·esor ; der·ma·tit·i·des \-ˈtit-ə-ˌdēz\ (audio pronunciation)

Medical Definition of DERMATITIS

: inflammation of the skin—called also dermitis

—der·ma·tit·ic \-ˈtit-ik\ (audio pronunciation) adjective

dermatitis

noun    (Concise Encyclopedia)

Inflammation of the skin, usually itchy, with redness, swelling, and blistering. Causes and patterns vary. Contact dermatitis appears at the site of contact with an irritating substance or allergen. Atopic dermatitis, with patches of dry skin, occurs in infants, children, and young adults with genetic hypersensitivities (atopy). Stasis dermatitis affects the ankles and lower legs because of chronic poor blood flow in the veins. Seborrheic dermatitis appears as scaly skin, most often on the scalp (dandruff) and areas rich in sebaceous glands. Neurodermatitis is apparently caused by repeated scratching of an itchy skin area.

Variants of DERMATITIS

dermatitis or eczema