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pruritus (proo-ri´tәs) an unpleasant sensation of the skin, provoking the desire to scratch or rub it; It is common in many types of skin disorders, especially allergic inflammation and parasitic infestations. Called also itching. adj., prurit´ic., adj. pruritus ani
intense chronic itching in the anal region. pruritus senilis
itching in the aged, due to degeneration of the skin. uremic pruritus
generalized itching associated with chronic renal failure and not attributable to other internal or skin disease. pruritus vulvae
intense itching of the external genitalia in the female.
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