Pruritus

//pɹuːˈɹaɪtəs//

Word Type

Noun

The word "pruritus" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

pruritic pruritoception pruritoceptive pruritogen pruritogenic pruritus ani

Context

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

itch itchiness itching

Type Of (IsA)

Related Terms

pruriception pruriceptor prurience prurigo

Related Terms

allergy infection itching lymphoma skin

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