Definition: The medical term for itching.
Pronunciation: proo-RY-tis (noun)
Also Known As: Pruritic - adjective
Examples:
For some people the most annoying symptom of hives is pruritis. Many rashes are pruritic.
Pruritis
From Heather Brannon, MD, former About.com Guide
Updated January 04, 2004
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
See More About:
More Pruritic Rashes
Glossary Words - P
Explore Dermatology
Must Reads
Most Popular
