eczematous

adjective

ec·​ze·​ma·​tous igˈzēmətəs 

(ˈ)eg¦z-, 

-zem-, 

-mətəs

: relating to eczema

eczematous dermatitis

: having the characteristics of eczema

eczematous eruption

: affected with eczema

an eczematous skin

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary eczemat- + -ous

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