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
pru·rit′ic (-rit′ik) 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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