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DERMATITIS
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters
Classified under:
Nouns denoting stable states of affairs
Hypernyms ("dermatitis" is a kind of...):
eczema (generic term for inflammatory conditions of the skin; particularly with vesiculation in the acute stages)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "dermatitis"):
actinic dermatitis (dermatitis caused exposure to sunlight)
atopic dermatitis; atopic eczema (a severe form of dermatitis characterized by atopy)
contact dermatitis (a delayed type of allergic reaction of the skin resulting from skin contact with a specific allergen (such as poison ivy))
cradle cap (a dermatitis of the scalp that is common in infants)
diaper dermatitis; diaper rash (dermatitis of the thighs and buttocks of infants; supposedly caused by ammonia in the urine in the child's diapers)
hypericism (a severe dermatitis of herbivorous domestic animals attributable to photosensitivity from eating Saint John's wort)
neurodermatitis (dermatitis in which localized areas (especially the forearms or back of the neck or outer part of the ankle) itch persistently; cause is unknown)
schistosome dermatitis; swimmer's itch (a sensitization reaction to repeated invasion of the skin by cercariae of schistosomes)
seborrheic dermatitis; seborrheic eczema (a chronic skin disease associated with seborrhea and greasy scales on the scalp or eyelids or other parts of the skin)
Context examples:
Dermatitis caused by an allergic reaction to an unspecified ingested substance.
(Dermatitis due to Unspecified Substance Taken Internally, NCI Thesaurus)
A topical formulation that can be used to relieve radiation dermatitis.
(HO/02/02, NCI Thesaurus)
Mutations in this gene are associated with ichthyosis vulgaris and with susceptibility to atopic dermatitis type 2.
(FLG wt Allele, NCI Thesaurus)
Atopic dermatitis symptoms range from minor itchiness to extreme discomfort that can disrupt a child’s sleep and can lead to recurrent infections in scratched, broken skin.
(Scientists identify unique subtype of eczema linked to food allergy, National Institutes of Health)
This may prevent radiation-induced dermatitis as well as other types of skin reactions.
(Liposome-encapsulated Recombinant Human Cu/Zn Superoxide-dismutase, NCI Thesaurus)
An autoimmune bullous dermatitis that develops during pregnancy, most often during the second and third trimesters.
(Pemphigoid Gestationis, NCI Thesaurus)
Its use is indicated in atopic dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis when extra protection from a heavier base is needed.
(Petrolatum-Mineral Oil-Lanolin-Ceresin Ointment, NCI Thesaurus)
Researchers have identified mutations in a gene called CARD11 that lead to atopic dermatitis, or eczema, an allergic skin disease.
(Scientists identify single-gene mutations that lead to atopic dermatitis, National Institutes of Health)
Exposure to this substance can cause severe dermatitis, skin and asthma-like allergies and causes damage to the lungs, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract and neurological system.
(Nickel Acetate, NCI Thesaurus)
Exposure to this substance can cause severe dermatitis, skin and asthma-like allergies and affects the lungs, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract and neurological system.
(Nickel Carbonate, NCI Thesaurus)
