Staphylinidae dermatitis
- Pronunciation
- /staf-fil-in-i-dee der-mat-i-tis/
- Category
- Medical Entomology
- Plural
- Staphylinidae dermatitis
Definition
A term used by a few authors for Paederus dermatitis.
Etymology
From the Latin 'Staphylinidae', referring to the family of rove beetles, and 'dermatitis', meaning inflammation of the skin.
Example
The term Staphylinidae dermatitis was used by some authors because it encompassed all members of the family.
Synonyms
- Paederus dermatitis
Related Terms
- Paederus dermatitis
- Rove beetles
- Dermatitis linearis
Usage Notes
This term is considered outdated and should be replaced with 'Paederus dermatitis'.