pruritic
adjective medical specialized uk/prʊəˈrɪt.ɪk/ us/prʊˈrɪt̬.ɪk/
瘙痒的
having or causing itching (= an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch it or rub it)
She has had a pruritic rash for the last three weeks. 在过去的三周里,她身上出现了瘙痒性皮疹。
The area tends to be painful rather than pruritic.
Compare: itchy
- More examples
- Eczema is a very common pruritic skin disease.
- Scabies is usually intensely pruritic.
- Dogs may attempt to remove the patch, particularly if the area is pruritic.
- Contact dermatitis due to poison ivy is usually pruritic.