Definitions for eczematousɪgˈzɛm ə təs, -ˈzi mə-
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ec•ze•maˈɛk sə mə, ˈɛg zə-, ɪgˈzi-(n.)
an inflammatory condition of the skin accompanied by itching and the exudation of serous matter.
Category: Pathology
Origin of eczema:
1745–55; < NL < Gk ékzema=ekze(în) to break out (of disease)
ec•zem′a•tousɪgˈzɛm ə təs, -ˈzi mə-(adj.)
Wiktionary
eczematous(Adjective)
Of, pertaining to or afflicted with eczema
Webster Dictionary
Eczematous(adj)
pertaining to eczema; having the characteristic of eczema
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