eczema

noun

: an inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions which become scaly, crusted, or hardened
eczematous adjective

Examples of eczema in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Her specialties include acne, moles, skin cancer, and eczema. Cathryne Keller, SELF, 26 Feb. 2024 Zinc is also used in dermatology to treat several ailments, such as eczema, acne, and even wrinkles. Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 23 Feb. 2024 The lack of this can be a trigger for certain inflammatory conditions like eczema and psoriasis. USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2024 Its rival Ro added weight loss last year to a lineup that also includes treatment plans for eczema, excessive sweating and short eyelashes, among other issues. CBS News, 26 Dec. 2023 Raquel Rodriguez returned Monday night on Raw to win a Last-Chance Battle Royal after a scary bout with eczema. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024 Case in point: Chatham Natural Skincare, a husband and wife skincare brand that was first founded with products to help with eczema, but has since expanded to charming candles and gift sets as well. Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2024 Interestingly, this cleanser contains Gentiana lutea (gentian) root extract, which has been shown to benefit dry skin and eczema. Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 13 Feb. 2024 No bath additive, however, is a replacement for a good overall eczema treatment plan. Amy Norton, SELF, 8 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin, borrowed from Greek ékzema, from ekze-, stem of ekzéō, ekzeîn "to boil over, (of disease) break out" (from ek- ec- + zeîn "to boil, seethe") + -ma, resultative noun suffix — more at yeast entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1753, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eczema was circa 1753

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Cite this Entry

“Eczema.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eczema. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

eczema

noun
ec·​ze·​ma ig-ˈzē-mə How to pronounce eczema (audio) ˈeg-zə-mə How to pronounce eczema (audio)
ˈek-sə-
: a skin disease marked by redness, itching, and scaly or crusty lesions

Medical Definition

eczema

noun
: an inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions which become scaly, crusted, or hardened
eczematous adjective

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