Kulitis (en. Eczema)
/kuˈli.tis/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of skin disease that causes itching and redness.
Many people experience eczema, especially in winter.
Maraming tao ang nakakaranas ng kulitis lalo na sa taglamig.
Inflammation of the skin that can be caused by various factors.
Eczema can be caused by allergies or stress.
Ang kulitis ay maaaring dulot ng alerdyi o stress.
Condition of the skin that becomes dry and scaly.
Children often develop eczema due to cold weather.
Ang mga bata ay madalas na nagkakaroon ng kulitis dahil sa malamig na panahon.
Etymology
Originates from the Latin word 'culitis', meaning inflammation.
Common Phrases and Expressions
eczema on the skin
inflammation and itching on the skin.
kulitis sa balat
Related Words
allergy
A condition where the immune system reacts to common substances in the environment.
alergiya
inflammation
Swelling and redness of a part of the body as a reaction to an injury.
pamamaga
Slang Meanings
someone who is always meddling or likes to fight
That kulitis always gets into fights with people.
Ang kulitis na 'yan, lagi na lang nakikipag-away sa mga tao.
flirtatious or promiscuous
She acts like a kulitis, always having crushes on many people.
Parang kulitis siya, ang daming pinagpapantasyahan.
indecisive or uncertain
How is that person doing? Why do they always give kulitis answers?
Kumusta na yun, bakit kulitis lagi ang sagot?