Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Inflammation of the skin.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In pathology, inflammation of the skin. Also called
cytitis .
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun (Med.) Inflammation of the skin.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun pathology
Inflammation of theskin .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters
Etymologies
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Examples
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An exfoliating generalized dermatitis is exceptionally observed in the first weeks of life (_dermatitis exfoliativa neonatorum_), lasting some weeks, and in most cases followed by recovery.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin Including the Syphilodermata Arranged in the Form of Questions and Answers Prepared Especially for Students of Medicine Henry Weightman Stelwagon 1886
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The local action of iodoform (_iodoform dermatitis_) in some individuals is that of a decided irritant, bringing about a dermatitis, which often spreads much beyond the parts of application, and which in those eczematously inclined may result in a veritable and persistent eczema.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin Including the Syphilodermata Arranged in the Form of Questions and Answers Prepared Especially for Students of Medicine Henry Weightman Stelwagon 1886
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Speaking of my feet and my lower legs, the dermatitis is flaring a bit but keeps getting knocked back.
Sometimes I wake up and wonder what world this is tru2myart 2008
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The dermatitis is clearing up nicely again, which is a relief.
Progress, I suppose 2007
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As if the misery of one form of allergy, say dermatitis, is not enough, allergies may come in a series called the “allergy march”.
Allergy Steals Your Zest for Life Steve Carper 2007
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As if the misery of one form of allergy, say dermatitis, is not enough, allergies may come in a series called the “allergy march”.
Archive 2007-03-01 Steve Carper 2007
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Modern soaps add a chemistry set to the mix, but the simplest soaps are really the best, since every added chemical increases the likelihood of skin irritation, called dermatitis, or allergic reactions to fragrances or preservatives in the subtle form of puffy eyes or red hands.
You Being Beautiful Michael F. Roizen 2008
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Modern soaps add a chemistry set to the mix, but the simplest soaps are really the best, since every added chemical increases the likelihood of skin irritation, called dermatitis, or allergic reactions to fragrances or preservatives in the subtle form of puffy eyes or red hands.
You Being Beautiful Michael F. Roizen 2008
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Likewise, it can cause yeast allergies, so folks may be more prone to allergies from other yeasty sources, mushrooms, beer, cheese, and can even develop seabhorrheic sp? dermatitis, which is oily dandruff caused by irritation of the skin due to a normally non-harmful yeast on the skin.
My Cider Vinegar Experiment: The Remarkable Final Report Herrick Kimball 2006
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The rays of the sun bronze the skin; mustard, cantharides, and many like irritants cause a dermatitis, which is accompanied by a deposition of pigment.
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