dermatoses

/ˌdɛrmatˈoʊsiz, ˌdɛrˈmɑːtoʊsiz/

Definitions

1. noun

plural of dermatosis; a group of skin diseases or disorders

“The doctor studied various dermatoses to better understand their causes.”

2. noun

a general term for skin diseases or disorders

“The patient was diagnosed with several different dermatoses.”

Synonyms

  • dermatitis
  • dermatoses
  • dermatosis

Antonyms

  • healthy skin
  • normal skin