eczema
Translation
eczema
Examples
He has suffered from eczema since childhood.
He has suffered from eczema since childhood.
This cream can help to soothe eczema.
This cream can help to soothe eczema.
Grammar Patterns
to suffer from eczema to have the medical condition of eczema He has suffered from eczema since childhood.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dermatitis, rash, skin inflammation
Etymology
From Greek 'ekzema', from 'ek-' (out) + 'zein' (to boil). It literally means 'to boil out', describing the skin's appearance.
Memory Tips
Think of the skin 'boiling out' or erupting, which is what the Greek root means.