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pruritus

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun pruritus has 1 sense
  1. pruritus - an intense itching sensation that can have various causes (as by allergies or infection or lymphoma or jaundice etc.)
    --1 is a kind of
    itch, itchiness, itching
    --1 has particulars: pruritus ani; pruritus vulvae

Definitions from the Web

Term: pruritus

Definition:

Pruritus refers to the sensation of itching on the skin, which often leads to an urge to scratch.

Senses:

  1. Noun: The uncomfortable and irritating sensation that prompts an itch.
  2. Noun: A symptom of various medical conditions characterized by persistent itching.

Example Sentences:

  1. The mosquito bite caused intense pruritus, forcing the child to scratch vigorously.
  2. Pruritus can be a side effect of certain medications.
  3. She experienced pruritus all over her body, which made her nights restless and sleep deprived.

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