prurigo
noun
pru·ri·go prü-ˈrī-(ˌ)gō 
-ˈrē-
-ˈrē- : a chronic inflammatory skin disease marked by itching papules
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Some antibiotics, such as minocycline and doxycycline, can treat prurigo pigmentosa. 
Samantha Lauriello, Health.com, 29 July 2019
Samantha Lauriello, Health.com, 29 July 2019 Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Latin, itch, from prurire
First Known Use
circa 1646, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
prurigo
noun
pru·ri·go prü-ˈrī-(ˌ)gō
: a chronic inflammatory skin disease marked by a general eruption of small itching papules
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