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contact dermatitis vs dermatitis

dermatitis vs contact dermatitis

contact dermatitis and dermatitis both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contact dermatitis Yes No No No
dermatitis Yes No No No
As nouns, dermatitis is a hypernym of contact dermatitis; that is, dermatitis is a word with a broader meaning than contact dermatitis:
  • contact dermatitis: a delayed type of allergic reaction of the skin resulting from skin contact with a specific allergen (such as poison ivy)
  • dermatitis: inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters
contact dermatitis (noun) dermatitis (noun)
a delayed type of allergic reaction of the skin resulting from skin contact with a specific allergen (such as poison ivy) inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters
Difference between contact dermatitis and dermatitis

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