About The Word Eczema
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Eczema Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Eczema?
[n] generic term for inflammatory conditions of the skin; particularly with vesiculation in the acute stages
Synonyms | Synonyms for Eczema: Related Terms | Find terms related to Eczema: acne | acne vulgaris | allergen | allergic disorder | allergy | asthma | conjunctivitis | cosmetic dermatitis | dermamycosis | dermatosis | elephantiasis | epithelioma | erysipelas | erythema | exanthem | hay fever | heat rash | herpes | herpes simplex | herpes zoster | hives | impetigo | itch | jungle rot | leprosy | lichen | lichen primus | lupus | lupus vulgaris | miliaria | pemphigus | pollinosis | prickly heat | pruigo | pruritus | psora | ringworm | rose cold | scabies | shingles | skin cancer | tetter | urticaria See Also | allergic eczema | chronic eczema | dermatitis | disease of the skin | eczema herpeticum | eczema hypertrophicum | lichtenoid eczema | skin condition | skin disease | skin disorder | skin problem Eczema In Webster's Dictionary \Ec"ze*ma\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'e`kzema; "ek out + zei^n to
boil.] (Med.)
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}.
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