eczema

ec·ze·ma

noun \ig-ˈzē-mə, ˈeg-zə-mə, ˈek-sə-\

Definition of ECZEMA

: an inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions which become scaly, crusted, or hardened

—ec·zem·a·tous \ig-ˈzem-ət-əs\ adjective