| esophagitis | <pathology> Inflammation of the oesophagus. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| dermatitis, exfoliative | The widespread involvement of the skin by a scaly, erythematous dermatitis occurring either as a secondary or reactive process to an underlying cutaneous disorder (e.g., atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, etc.), or as a primary or idiopathic disease. It is often associated with the loss of hair and nails, hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles, and pruritus. (12 Dec 1998) |
| exfoliative | Marked by exfoliation, desquamation, or profuse scaling. Origin: Mod. L. Exfoliativus (05 Mar 2000) |
| exfoliative dermatitis | Generalised exfoliation with scaling of the skin and usually with erythema (erythroderma); may be a drug reaction or associated with various benign dermatoses, lupus erythematosus, lymphomas, or of undetermined cause. Synonym: dermatitis exfoliativa, pityriasis rubra, Wilson's disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| exfoliative gastritis | Gastritis with excessive shedding of mucosal epithelial cells. (05 Mar 2000) |