Definitions for prurigo

prurigo pru·ri·go

Spelling: [proo-rahy-goh]
IPA: /prʊˈraɪ goʊ/

Prurigo is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 90 anagrams from letters in prurigo (gioprru).

Definitions for prurigo

noun

  1. a skin condition characterized by itching papules.

Origin of prurigo

1640-50; Latin prūrigō an itching; see prurient

Examples for prurigo

Dr. Willan, in one case of prurigo senilis, observed a number of small insects on the patient's skin and linen.

As an anodyne application in irritable ulcers, ringworm, prurigo, and some other skin diseases.

Two diseases of the time are, faction and fussiness—the one a fever, the other a prurigo.

To allay the itching in prurigo, and some other skin diseases.

Word Value for prurigo
Scrable

10

Words with friends

13

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