Definitions for eczema

eczema ec·ze·ma

Spelling: [ek-suh-muh, eg-zuh
IPA: /ˈɛk sə mə, ˈɛg zə-, ɪgˈzi-/

Eczema is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 19 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 21 points.

You can make 48 anagrams from letters in eczema (aceemz).

Definitions for eczema

noun

  1. an inflammatory condition of the skin attended with itching and the exudation of serous matter.

Origin of eczema

1745-55; New Latin Greek ékzema, equivalent to ek- ec- + ze- (stem of zeîn to boil, ferment) + -ma noun suffix

Examples for eczema

The hemorrhages are absorbed and the eczema heals within a few days.

Unlike mange, eczema is not caused by the intrusion of an insect parasite.

Sulphur has been used with benefit in eczema, Impetigo, and Lepra.

At one stage of his career he was condemned to death for eczema.

How would you exclude ringworm in a suspected case of eczema?

What is to be said about the use of soap and water in eczema?

eczema may be due to constitutional or local causes, or to both.

In eczema, and some other cutaneous affections, to allay irritation, &c.

Others say that she has eczema and dare not show her face, while others say she is mad.

When eczema is once inaugurated, excoriation is to be expected.

Word Value for eczema
Scrable

19

Words with friends

21

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