dermatographia

der·mat·o·graph·i·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [der-mat-uh-graf-ee-uh, dur-muh-tuh-]
- /dərˌmæt əˈgræf i ə, ˌdɜr mə tə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [der-mat-uh-graf-ee-uh, dur-muh-tuh-]
- /dərˌmæt əˈgræf i ə, ˌdɜr mə tə-/

Definitions of dermatographia word

noun dermatographia a common medical condition in which lightly rubbing the skin produces red, often raised, temporary marks 3
noun dermatographia a condition in which touching or lightly scratching the skin causes raised, reddish marks. 1
noun dermatographia (pathology) A skin disorder in which the skin becomes raised and inflamed when stroked, scratched or rubbed. 1

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Origin of dermatographia

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1850-55; See origin at dermato-, -graphy

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Parts of speech for Dermatographia

noun

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dermatographia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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