noun

eczema

EHK-sihm-uh

Eczema (noun) means a skin condition causing red, itchy, inflamed patches that can become scaly or weep fluid. Example: “His eczema flares up badly in the winter when the air is dry.”

noun

A skin condition causing red, itchy, inflamed patches that can become scaly or weep fluid.

"His eczema flares up badly in the winter when the air is dry."

"The doctor prescribed a cream to help soothe her eczema."

How to Use Eczema

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA common skin condition that makes the skin red, itchy, and irritated.

Common pairings

flare of eczema eczema cream suffer from eczema

Word Forms

eczemata plural, eczemas plural

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Etymology

From Greek ékzema, "a breaking out" or "eruption," from ekzéō, "to boil over" — describing how the skin condition seems to erupt on the surface.

Origin: Greek

Rhymes for eczema

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “eczema” mean?

The word “eczema” means a skin condition causing red, itchy, inflamed patches that can become scaly or weep fluid. In plain terms, a common skin condition that makes the skin red, itchy, and irritated.

How do you pronounce “eczema”?

“Eczema” is pronounced EHK-sihm-uh (/ɪɡˈzi.mə/ in IPA).

How do you use “eczema” in a sentence?

Here is “eczema” used in a sentence: “His eczema flares up badly in the winter when the air is dry.”

What part of speech is “eczema”?

“Eczema” is a noun.

Where does the word “eczema” come from?

The word “eczema” comes from Greek. From Greek ékzema, "a breaking out" or "eruption," from ekzéō, "to boil over" — describing how the skin condition seems to erupt on the surface.