pruritic

Variant of pruritus

pruritus definition

pru·ri·tus (pro̵̅o̅ rīt′əs)

noun

intense itching of the skin without eruption

Etymology: < L, pp. of prurire, to itch: see prurient

Related Forms:

  • pruritic pru·rit′ic (-rit′ik) adjective

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