Phrase guide

atopic dermatitis

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An atopic, hereditary, and non-contagious skin disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the skin.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Topics: medicine, pathology, sciences

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a severe form of dermatitis characterized by atopy

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: atopic eczema

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: dermatitis

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: atopický ekzém — skin disease
  • Finnish: atooppinen ekseema — skin disease
  • French: dermatite atopique — skin disease
  • Italian: dermatite atopica — skin disease