eczeem

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Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin eczema, constructed from Ancient Greek ἔκζεμα (ékzema, rash).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛkˈseːm/
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  • Hyphenation: ec‧zeem
  • Rhymes: -eːm

Noun

eczeem n (plural eczemen or eczemata, diminutive eczeempje n)

  1. (pathology) an eczema, generic term for itchy and/or defiguring inflammations of the skin
  2. an analogous porcine disease

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Descendants

  • Indonesian: eksem