eczema
an inflammatory condition of the skin attended with itching and the exudation of serous matter.
Origin of eczema
1Other words from eczema
- ec·zem·a·tous [ig-zem-uh-tuhs, -zee-muh-], /ɪgˈzɛm ə təs, -ˈzi mə-/, adjective
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How to use eczema in a sentence
Eczematous children should not be taken out when the weather is very cold or when there are high winds.
The Eugenic Marriage, Volume IV. (of IV.) | Grant HagueWhen an external remedy is applied to any eczematous surface it is necessary to apply it on a cloth.
The Eugenic Marriage, Volume IV. (of IV.) | Grant HagueIs the eczematous eruption (patch or patches) sharply defined against the neighboring sound skin?
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman StelwagonThere is a growing belief that some cases presenting eczematous aspects are probably parasitic in origin.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman StelwagonIn the winter months, in the severer cases, exposed parts may become slightly eczematous.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin | Henry Weightman Stelwagon
British Dictionary definitions for eczema
/ (ˈɛksɪmə, ɪɡˈziːmə) /
pathol a skin inflammation with lesions that scale, crust, or ooze a serous fluid, often accompanied by intense itching or burning
Origin of eczema
1Derived forms of eczema
- eczematous (ɛkˈsɛmətəs), adjective
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Scientific definitions for eczema
[ ĕk′sə-mə ]
An acute or chronic noncontagious inflammation of the skin, often caused by allergy and characterized by itching, scaling, and blistering.
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