eczeem

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Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from New Latin eczema, constructed from Ancient Greek ἔκζεμα (ékzema, rash).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ɛkˈseːm/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: ec‧zeem
  • Rhymes: -eːm

Noun[edit]

eczeem n (plural eczemen or eczemata, diminutive eczeempje n)

  1. (pathology) An eczema, generic term for itchy and/or defiguring inflammations of the skin
  2. An analogous porcine disease

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Descendants[edit]

  • Indonesian: eksem