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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