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prurigo

pru·ri·go
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [proo-rahy-goh]
    • /prʊˈraɪ goʊ/
    • /prˈʊərɪɡˌəʊ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proo-rahy-goh]
    • /prʊˈraɪ goʊ/

Definitions of prurigo word

  • noun prurigo a skin condition characterized by itching papules. 1
  • noun prurigo a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin characterized by the formation of papules and intense itching 0
  • noun prurigo a chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by pale-red papules and intense itching 0

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Origin of prurigo

First appearance:

before 1640
One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < Latin prūrigō an itching; see prurient

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Parts of speech for Prurigo

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

prurigo popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Top questions with prurigo

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  • how to cure prurigo nodularis?
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