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Definition of pruritic - 5 dictionary results

pru⋅ri⋅tus

  [proo-rahy-tuhs]
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–noun Pathology.
itching.
Origin:
1375–1425; late ME < L prūrītus an itching, equiv. to prūrī(re) to itch + -tus suffix of v. action

Related forms:
pru⋅rit⋅ic  [proo-rit-ik] , adjective
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pru·ri·tus   (prŏŏ-rī'təs)   
n.  Severe itching, often of undamaged skin.

[Latin prūrītus, from past participle of prūrīre, to itch; see preus- in Indo-European roots.]
pru·rit'ic (-rĭt'ĭk) adj.
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Main Entry: pru·rit·ic
Pronunciation: -'rit-ik
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, or marked by itching

Main Entry: pru·ri·tus
Pronunciation: prü-'rIt-&s
Function: noun
: localized or generalized itching due to irritation of sensory nerveendings from organic or psychogenic causes : ITCH
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pruritus pru·ri·tus (pr&oobreve;-rī'təs)
n.
Severe itching, often of undamaged skin.

pru·rit'ic (-rĭt'ĭk) adj.

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