adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Itchy; especially, intensely so.

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itchy

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nonpruritic

Etymology

By surface analysis, prurit(us) + -ic.

Related phrases

pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy

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