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Dermatitis
Pronunciation
Definition 1
Inflammation of the skin. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
An inflammatory process affecting the skin. Signs include red rash, itching, and blister formation. Representative examples are contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, and seborrheic dermatitis. (NCI Thesaurus)
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