Meaning of neurodermatitis in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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

    Examples

    • « cause is unknown »

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