Eczema is a general word for an inflammatorycausing swelling, heat, or redness in body tissue skin condition that causes irritationa feeling of discomfort or soreness on the body, redness, and often itching. It is commonlyoften; in many situations or cases used for several related skin problems rather than just one exact disease.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈɛk.sə.mə/
Easy pronunciation: EK-suh-muh (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
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Eczema Meaning
A skin condition that causes irritation and inflammation.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A general term for inflammatory skin conditions, often with red, itchy, irritated, or blistered skin.
Example: Her eczema flared up in cold weather.
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use eczema as if it names one single disease, but it is a broader medical term for a group of inflammatory skin conditions.
- It is often confused with a rash in general, but eczema is a specific kind of skin inflammation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does eczema mean?
Eczema is a general term for an inflammatory skin condition that often causes itchy, red, irritated skin.
What is the simple meaning of eczema?
It means a skin condition that makes the skin inflamed and irritated.
What are synonyms for eczema?
No strong everyday synonyms are supplied in the source data. In medical use, related terms may exist, but they are not safe as direct synonyms for all meanings of eczema.
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