pruritus

noun

pru·ri·tus | \ prü-ˈrī-təs

, -ˈrē-

Definition of pruritus

: itch sense 1a

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Scientists have been investigating cannabinoids for the treatment of skin conditions such as pruritus, inflammatory skin disease, and skin cancer. — Jon Cooper, STAT, "New drug approval should force the DEA to rethink cannabis-derived medicines," 26 June 2018 Sometimes, internal hemorrhoids can prolapse outside the anus, collecting minute particles of feces or other materials and leading to intense itching known as pruritus ani. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, "Hemorrhoids: Dangers, treatments and prevention," 4 July 2017

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pruritus

noun

pru·ri·tus | \ prü-ˈrīt-əs

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