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pruritus

noun pru·ri·tus \-ˈrī-təs, -ˈrē-\

Definition of PRURITUS

: itch 1a

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Origin of PRURITUS

Latin, from prurire

First Known Use: 1653

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pruritus

noun pru·ri·tus \prü-ˈrīt-əs\

Medical Definition of PRURITUS

: localized or generalized itching due to irritation of sensory nerve endings : itch

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