der Pruritus
Translation
pruritus, itching
Examples
Der Patient leidet an starkem Pruritus.
The patient suffers from severe pruritus.
Pruritus kann ein Symptom einer Krankheit sein.
Pruritus can be a symptom of a disease.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) pruritus Pruritus is unpleasant.
Similar Words
Synonym: der Juckreiz (the common word for 'itching')
Etymology
A medical term borrowed directly from Latin 'pruritus' (an itching).
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'pure-itch-us'. Imagine a 'pure itch' that you can't get rid of.