prurigo

American  

[proo-rahy-goh] / prʊˈraɪ goʊ /

noun

Pathology.

1. a skin condition characterized by itching papules.

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prurigo British  

/ prʊəˈraɪɡəʊ /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• pruriginous
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of prurigo

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

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Example Sentences

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prurigo

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

Abrocitinib was found to reduce itching and pain symptoms by 78 percent in the prurigo nodularis patients.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 6, 2024

"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

Did you forget that this great man, this hero, this demigod, is attacked with a malady of the skin which worries him to death, prurigo?’

From Dumas' Paris by M. F. (Milburg Francisco) Mansfield

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