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ECZEMA
eczema
(noun) generic term for inflammatory conditions of the skin; particularly with vesiculation in the acute stages
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
eczema (countable and uncountable, plural eczemata or eczemas)
A non-contagious acute or chronic inflammation of the skin, characterized by redness, itching, and the outbreak of oozing vesicular lesions which become encrusted and scaly.
Hypernyms
• dermatitis
Source: Wiktionary
Ec"ze*ma, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. 'e`kzema; "ek out + zei^n to boil.] (Med.)
Definition: An inflammatory disease of the skin, characterized by the presence of redness and itching, an eruption of small vesicles, and the discharge of a watery exudation, which often dries up, leaving the skin covered with crusts; -- called also tetter, milk crust, and salt rheum.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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