dermatitis

/ˌdɜː(ɹ)m.əˈtaɪ.tɪs/

dɜː(ɹ)m · ƏTAꞮ · tɪs (3 syllables)

English Noun
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Definition

Inflammation of the skin.

Etymology

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

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