radiodermatitis
|ra-di-o-der-ma-ti-tis|
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/ˌreɪdioʊˌdɜːrməˈtaɪtɪs/
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/ˌreɪdiəʊˌdɜːməˈtaɪtɪs/
skin inflammation from radiation
Etymology
'radiodermatitis' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'radio-' meaning 'radiation' and 'dermatitis' meaning 'inflammation of the skin'.
'Radiodermatitis' was formed by combining 'radio-' with 'dermatitis' to describe skin inflammation due to radiation exposure.
Initially, it meant 'inflammation of the skin due to radiation exposure', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a skin condition caused by exposure to radiation, often as a side effect of radiation therapy.
The patient developed radiodermatitis after several sessions of radiation therapy.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/06 11:20