actinodermatitis
|ac-ti-no-der-ma-ti-tis|
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/ˌæk.tɪ.noʊˌdɜːr.məˈtaɪ.tɪs/
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/ˌæk.tɪ.nəʊˌdɜː.məˈtaɪ.tɪs/
skin inflammation from radiation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actinodermatitis' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aktinos' meaning 'ray' and 'dermatitis' meaning 'inflammation of the skin'.
Historical Evolution
'aktinos' combined with 'dermatitis' in medical terminology to describe skin inflammation caused by radiation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'inflammation of the skin due to rays', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of dermatitis caused by exposure to sunlight or other forms of radiation.
The patient was diagnosed with actinodermatitis after prolonged exposure to UV rays.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/30 00:06