Eczematosis

/ɛkzɛməˈtoʊsɪs/ noun

Definition

A condition characterized by the widespread development of eczema on the body.

Etymology

From eczema + -osis (abnormal condition). The -osis suffix indicates a disease state or pathological condition affecting multiple areas.

Kelly Says

When dermatologists see eczema spreading across a patient's body rather than staying localized, they use this term to indicate it's become a systemic skin disease rather than just a local irritation.

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