prurigo

[ proo-rahy-goh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Pathology.

prurigo

/ prʊəˈraɪɡəʊ; prʊəˈrɪdʒɪnəs /

a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin characterized by the formation of papules and intense itching

Origin of prurigo¹

1640–50; < Latin prūrigō an itching; prurient

Origin of prurigo¹

C19: from Latin: an itch

To allay the itching in prurigo, and some other skin diseases.

Two diseases of the time are, faction and fussiness—the one a fever, the other a prurigo.

Dr. Willan, in one case of Prurigo senilis, observed a number of small insects on the patient's skin and linen.

As an anodyne application in irritable ulcers, ringworm, prurigo, and some other skin diseases.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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