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pruritus Definition

pru·ri·tus (pro̵̅o̅ rītəs)

noun

intense itching of the skin without eruption

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

pruritus Related Forms
pru·ritic (-ritik) adjective
pruritus Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • cholestasis: Aim: To determine whether ondansetron is effective in treating the pruritus of cholestasis.

Converse of object

  • associate: Elimination of the Cheyletiella enables the pruritus associated with the atopy to be recognized.
  • cause: We found a number of randomized controlled trials that have investigated various interventions in pruritus caused by uraemia.
  • generalize: Other lymphomas and leukemias have been associated with a less intense but more generalized pruritus.
  • experience: Without doubt the most distressing aspect of atopic eczema is the intense pruritus experienced by affected children.
  • include: The symptoms of sweet itch include severe pruritus [ itching ] , hair loss, skin thickening and flaky dandruff.
  • relieve: Naltrexone does not relieve uremic pruritus: results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study.

Adjective modifier

  • uremic: Naltrexone does not relieve uremic pruritus: results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study.
  • intense: Without doubt the most distressing aspect of atopic eczema is the intense pruritus experienced by affected children.
  • severe: In some cases blistering, severe pruritus, and bruising develop.
  • erythematous: Mucocutaneous: Rashes, urticaria, erythematous pruritus, oral ulceration, skin pain and alopecia.

Modifies a noun

  • ani: The preparation may occasionally cause pruritus ani; dividing the dose tends to reduce this complication.

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