Dermatoses

/ˌdɜːməˈtoʊsiz/ noun

Definition

The plural of dermatosis; multiple skin diseases or conditions, especially non-inflammatory skin disorders.

Etymology

From Greek 'derma' (skin) + '-osis' (condition of), pluralized with '-es', standard medical terminology.

Kelly Says

When dermatologists talk about 'dermatoses' they're using a catch-all term for any skin disease that isn't an inflammation—it's like saying 'various skin problems' in a more scientific way.

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