pruritus

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/pɹuːˈɹaɪtəs/ English

Definitions

noun

Severe itching, especially of undamaged skin; caused by allergy, infection, lymphoma etc

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Synonyms

itchy itching ani vulvae pruritis prurigo pruritoception pruritus ani pruritogenesis water allergy grain itch hyperknesis hell's itch lepidopterism pachyderma hot spot

Associated

cholestasis perianal itch urticaria erythema atopic dermatitis eczema histamine bile

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