eczema
|ec-ze-ma|
B2
/ˈɛk.sɪ.mə/
skin inflammation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'eczema' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ekzema,' where 'ek-' meant 'out' and 'zein' meant 'to boil.'
Historical Evolution
'ekzema' transformed into the Latin word 'eczema,' and eventually became the modern English word 'eczema' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to boil out,' referring to the skin's appearance, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical condition in which patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with blisters that cause itching and bleeding.
She has been suffering from eczema since childhood.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/26 09:19