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eczema

ec·ze·ma [ éksəmə, égzəmə, ig zmə ]


noun 
Definition:
 
skin condition: an inflammation of the skin characterized by reddening and itching and the formation of scaly or crusty patches that may leak fluid

[Mid-18th century. Via modern Latin< Greek ekzema "eruption" < zein "to boil" < Indo-European]
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