photodermatitis
|pho-to-der-ma-ti-tis|
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/ˌfoʊtoʊˌdɜːrməˈtaɪtɪs/
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/ˌfəʊtəʊˌdɜːməˈtaɪtɪs/
skin inflammation from light
Etymology
'photodermatitis' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'photo-' meaning 'light' and 'dermatitis' meaning 'inflammation of the skin'.
'photodermatitis' was formed by combining the Greek words 'photo-' and 'dermatitis' to describe a condition related to skin inflammation caused by light exposure.
Initially, it meant 'inflammation of the skin due to light exposure', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a skin condition caused by an abnormal reaction to sunlight, often resulting in inflammation or rash.
After spending the day at the beach, she developed photodermatitis on her arms.
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