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prurigo

American  
[proo-rahy-goh] / prʊˈraɪ goʊ /

noun

Pathology.
  1. a skin condition characterized by itching papules.


prurigo British  
/ prʊəˈrɪdʒɪnəs, prʊəˈraɪɡəʊ /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of prurigo

1640–50; < Latin prūrigō an itching; see prurient

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"It holds promise for introducing a novel treatment to patients in underserved communities disproportionately affected by prurigo nodularis, a condition historically overlooked by dermatology."

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2024

The study involved a total of 20 patients, half of whom had prurigo nodularis and half of whom had chronic pruritus of unknown origin.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2024

It was beneficial for those with an itching disease called prurigo nodularis as well as for those with chronic pruritus of unknown origin, a condition that causes chronic unexplainable itching symptoms.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2024

Affecting at least 130,000 Americans, prurigo nodularis causes dozens of extremely itchy and disfiguring bumps, usually on the chest, arms, and legs.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2024

Post unam aut alteram porro horam, singuli variis faciei locis cutem adeo inflammatam habere c�pimus ut tota sanguinea videretur, atque quo magis eam confricabamus, tanto magis excitabatur prurigo.

From Micrographia Some Physiological Descriptions of Minute Bodies Made by Magnifying Glasses with Observations and Inquiries Thereupon by Hooke, Robert

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