Question

which of the following is a general term for skin inflammation?
otitis
bronchitis
dermatitis
pulpitis

Explanation:

• Otitis: Refers to inflammation of the ear.
• Bronchitis: Refers to inflammation of the bronchi (airways in the lungs).
• Dermatitis: The suffix "-itis" means inflammation, and "derma" relates to skin. So, dermatitis is skin inflammation.
• Pulpitis: Refers to inflammation of the pulp (usually in a tooth).

Answer:

C. Dermatitis