Meaning of neurodermatitis in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌnjʊərə(ʊ)dəːməˈtʌɪtɪs/

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1. Noun

   neurodermatitis

   Etymology

   late 19th century. From neuro- + dermatitis after French névrodermite (Brocq & Jacquet 1891, in Ann. de Dermatol. et de Syphiligraphie 2 98; also 1855 in Littré-Robin

   Definitions

   1. dermatitis in which localized areas (especially the forearms or back of the neck or outer part of the ankle) itch persistently

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