Eczema
/ˈɛksəmə/
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Definition
(noun) A non-contagious acute or chronic inflammation of the skin, characterized by redness, itching, and the outbreak of oozing vesicular lesions which become encrusted and scaly.
Sentence Examples
The 5% topical solution was ineffective at reducing eczema outbreaks.
I'm getting eczema on my hands again.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The 5% topical solution was ineffective at reducing ____ outbreaks.