prurigo

[ proo-rahy-goh ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a skin condition characterized by itching papules.

prurigo

/ prʊəˈrɪdʒɪnəs; prʊəˈraɪɡəʊ /

noun

1. a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin characterized by the formation of papules and intense itching

Derived Forms

• pruriginous, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of prurigo¹

1640–50; < Latin prūrigō an itching; prurient

Word History and Origins

Origin of prurigo¹

C19: from Latin: an itch

Example Sentences

To allay the itching in prurigo, and some other skin diseases.

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Two diseases of the time are, faction and fussiness—the one a fever, the other a prurigo.

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Dr. Willan, in one case of Prurigo senilis, observed a number of small insects on the patient's skin and linen.

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As an anodyne application in irritable ulcers, ringworm, prurigo, and some other skin diseases.

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