Definition

Relating to or affected by a skin condition that causes inflammation, redness, and itching.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with an eczematous rash on her arms.

Conversation

I noticed that your skin looks a bit eczematous today, are you okay?

Yeah, I’ve been dealing with it for a while now, it flares up sometimes.

Have you tried any new creams for your eczematous patches?

I’m using a new moisturizer that seems to help a bit, but it’s still tricky.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Eczematous → It is derived from "eczema" (from Greek "ekzema", meaning to boil over) and the suffix "-tous" (meaning characterized by). The word "eczematous" describes a condition characterized by eczema, which is a skin condition that causes inflammation and irritation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'eczema' as a skin condition that 'boils over' and remember that 'eczematous' means characterized by this skin condition.

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