neurodermatitis en · NOUN
Etymology
From neuro- (“nerve”) + dermatitis, from the (now disproven) theory that assumed a nerve disorder as the origin of the inflammation.
Meanings
- (uncountable) Lichen simplex chronicus, a skin disorder characterized by chronic itching and scratching, resulting in thick, leathery, brownish skin.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| neurodermitis | alternative | lexicographic |
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