eczeem

Dutch

Alternative forms

• eczema (medical Latin)

Etymology

From New Latin eczema, constructed from Ancient Greek ἔκζεμα (ekzema, “rash”)

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɛkˈseːm/

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Noun

eczeem n (plural eczemen or eczemata, diminutive eczeempje)

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

Derived terms

• droog eczeem n
• eczeemlijder m
• eczeemplek
• nat eczeem n