Dermatitis

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ËŒdɜː(ɹ)m.əˈtaɪ.tɪs/

Alternative forms

• dermitis

Origin

From Ancient Greek δερματίτις, from Ancient Greek δέρμα (derma, "skin, hide"), from δέρω (dero, "to skin, to flay").

Full definition of dermatitis

Noun

1. (pathology) Inflammation of the skin.

Derived terms

• dermatitic