Eczema Meaning
/ˈɛk.sɪm.ə/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA 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.
nounA 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., Synonym of atopic dermatitis.
Sentence Examples
The 5% topical solution was ineffective at reducing eczema outbreaks.
I'm getting eczema on my hands again.
This soap is causing eczema on my hands.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The dermatologist said the patient had a severe case of ____ that required treatment.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The 5% topical solution was ineffective at reducing ____ outbreaks.
Word Origin & History
Learned borrowing from Latin eczema, from Ancient Greek ἔκζεμᾰ (ékzemă, “cutaneous eruption”), from ἐκζέω (ekzéō, “to boil out, break out”) + -μᾰ (-mă, nominal suffix).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The dermatologist said the patient had a severe case of ____ that required treatment.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The 5% topical solution was ineffective at reducing ____ outbreaks.