pruritic

adjective

pru·​rit·​ic prü-ˈri-tik How to pronounce pruritic (audio)
: of, relating to, or marked by itching

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pruritic was in 1899

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“Pruritic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pruritic. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

pruritic

adjective
pru·​rit·​ic -ˈrit-ik How to pronounce pruritic (audio)
: of, relating to, or marked by itching
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