eczema
Translation
eczema
Examples
He has had eczema since he was a child.
He has had eczema since he was a child.
This cream can help soothe your eczema.
This cream can help soothe your eczema.
Grammar Patterns
to have eczema to suffer from the skin condition He has eczema on his hands.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rash, dermatitis, skin inflammation
Etymology
From Greek 'ekzema', from 'ekzein' meaning 'to boil over', from 'ek-' (out) and 'zein' (to boil). It describes the skin's appearance.
Memory Tips
The 'cz' sound is unusual. Think of the 'itch' and 'scratch' sounds, which might remind you of the 'cz' in e-CZ-ema.