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Definition of eczema

eczema

/ˈɛɡ.zə.mə/
ec · ze · ma
Plural:eczemas
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Adjective:eczematous
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eczema Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A medical condition in which patches of skin become rough, red, and inflamed, accompanied by blisters that cause itching and bleeding.

Example

"The dermatologist prescribed a soothing topical ointment to relieve the child's severe eczema."

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• Nearby Words

ectopic
ectoplasm
ecuador
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edam
edamame

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-18th century via Modern Latin from Ancient Greek ekzema ('an eruption'), from ekzein ('to boil out or break out'), referring to how the inflamed skin appears to bubble or boil over.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eczema. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eczema
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