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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPruritus
/pruˈraɪtəs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An uncomfortable sensation on the skin that provokes the urge to scratch.
"The patient reported severe pruritus, which made it difficult for her to sleep." - 2
A symptom associated with various dermatological conditions, allergies, or systemic diseases.
"Pruritus can often be a sign of an underlying health issue, such as liver disease."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'pruritus' originates from the Latin word 'prurire', meaning 'to itch'. It has been used in medical terminology since the 19th century to describe the sensation of itching, which can be a symptom of various conditions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pruritus" is said worldwide
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prurit
Transliteration: prurit
"Le prurit peut être un symptôme de diverses maladies."
Juckreiz
Transliteration: ˈjʊkʁaɪ̯ts
"Juckreiz kann auf eine allergische Reaktion hinweisen."
prurito
Transliteration: pruˈrito
"Il prurito può essere causato da molteplici fattori."
prurito
Transliteration: pruˈɾito
"El prurito puede ser un síntoma de una enfermedad."
prurido
Transliteration: pruˈɾidu
"O prurido pode ser causado por alergias."
खुजली
Transliteration: khujali
"खुजली कई बीमारियों का लक्षण हो सकती है।"
瘙痒
Transliteration: shāoyǎng
"瘙痒可能是多种疾病的症状。"
가려움증
Transliteration: gayeoumjeung
"가려움증은 여러 질병의 증상일 수 있습니다."
かゆみ
Transliteration: kayumi
"かゆみはさまざまな病気の症状である可能性があります。"
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