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pruriginous
Variant of prurigo
prurigo
definition
pru·rigo (pro̵̅o̅ rī′gō)
noun
a chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by pale-red papules and intense itching
Etymology: L < prurire, to itch: see prurient
Related Forms:
- pruriginous pru·rig′i·nous (-rij′ə nəs) adjective
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