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el prurito(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (medicine)
a. itching
El dermatólogo me recetó una crema con corticoides para aliviar el prurito que me provocan los eccemas.The dermatologist prescribed me a corticosteroid cream to relieve the itching caused by my eczema.
b. itch
Me hicieron un análisis de sangre para determinar la causa del prurito.I had blood tests done to determine what was causing the itch.
c. pruritus (technical)
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
La molestia causada por el prurito crónico se puede aliviar siguiendo un plan de mantenimiento.The discomfort caused by chronic pruritus can be relieved by following a maintenance plan.
2. (striving)
a. urge
El prurito de Carmen por controlar a sus hijos es algo excesivo.Carmen's urge to control her kids is a little excessive.
b. obsession
El grupo de presión muestra un prurito de lo politicamente correcto que muchos consideran abrumante.The pressure group shows an obsession with political correctness that many people find overwhelming.
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