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eczema

/ˈɛɡdzema/noun · masculineC2
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Meaning

eczema

  • A chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by itching and redness.

In a sentence

Il dermatologo gli ha prescritto una crema contro l'eczema.

The dermatologist prescribed him a cream for eczema.

Questo sapone delicato non irrita la pelle affetta da eczema.

This gentle soap does not irritate eczema-prone skin.

Soffri di eczema da molto tempo?

Have you been suffering from eczema for a long time?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
eczemamasculine · singular
eczemimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Masculine noun of Greek origin ending in '-a'. Its plural is 'eczemi'.

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