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How do you spell Dermatitis?

Correct spelling

dermatitis

Remember: derma (skin) + titis - the 'a' in derma stays!

Why is dermatitis spelled this way?

From Greek derma (skin) + itis (inflammation). Skin inflammation. The 'erm' beginning is sometimes misspelled 'derm' without the a that follows.

Common misspellings of dermatitis

dermititisdermatitusdermetitisdermatits

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with contact dermatitis caused by the new soap.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell dermatitis?+
The correct spelling is "dermatitis". Remember: derma (skin) + titis - the 'a' in derma stays!
Is it dermititis or dermatitis?+
The correct spelling is "dermatitis", not "dermititis".

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