Seborrhoeic

Pronunciation: /sɪˌbɔrˈiːɪk/

Definitions of seborrhoeic

adjective relating to or characteristic of seborrhea, a skin condition characterized by excessive secretion of sebum

Example Sentences

A1 She has seborrhoeic dermatitis on her scalp.

A2 The doctor prescribed a shampoo for treating seborrhoeic eczema.

B1 The seborrhoeic glands in the skin produce an oily substance called sebum.

B2 Seborrhoeic keratosis is a common benign skin growth in older adults.

C1 The dermatologist recommended a specialized treatment for seborrhoeic dermatitis.

C2 The seborrhoeic condition of his skin required ongoing medical management.

Examples of seborrhoeic in a Sentence

formal Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a common skin condition characterized by red, itchy, and flaky patches.

informal My doctor diagnosed me with seborrhoeic dermatitis on my scalp.

slang I hate dealing with seborrhoeic flare-ups, they're so annoying.

figurative The seborrhoeic nature of the relationship between the two countries led to ongoing tensions.

Grammatical Forms of seborrhoeic

• past tense: seborrhoeicized
• plural: seborrhoeics
• comparative: more seborrhoeic
• superlative: most seborrhoeic
• present tense: seborrhoeics
• future tense: will seborrhoeic
• perfect tense: have seborrhoeic
• continuous tense: is seborrhoeicing
• singular: seborrhoeic
• positive degree: seborrhoeic
• infinitive: to seborrhoeic
• gerund: seborrhoeicing
• participle: seborrhoeiced

Origin and Evolution of seborrhoeic

First Known Use: 1846 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'seborrhoeic' originates from the Greek words 'sebos' meaning 'tallow' or 'fat' and 'rhoia' meaning 'flow'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medical contexts to describe a condition related to excessive secretion of sebum, the word 'seborrhoeic' has evolved to be used more broadly to describe various skin conditions characterized by excessive oiliness.