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eczema definition

ec·zema (ek′sə mə, eg′zə-)

noun

a noncontagious skin disorder of unknown cause, characterized by inflammation, itching, and the formation of scales

Etymology: ModL < Gr ekzema < ek-, out + zein, to boil: see yeast

Related Forms:

  • eczematous ec·zem′a·tous (ek sem′ə təs, eg zem′-) adjective

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