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pruritus (n.)
"itching of the skin without visible eruption" [Klein], 1650s, from Latin
pruritus
, past participle of
prurire
"to itch" (see
prurient
). Earlier via Old French in form
prurite
(early 15c.). Related:
Pruritic
.
