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lichen simplex chronicus

lichen simplex chronicus noun: a skin condition characterised by thick leathery skin with exaggerated skin markings caused by sudden itching, excessive rubbing and scratching, generally resulting in small bumps, patches, scratch marks and scale.

Noun

lichen simplex chronicus (uncountable)

  1. A skin condition characterised by thick leathery skin with exaggerated skin markings caused by sudden itching, excessive rubbing and scratching, generally resulting in small bumps, patches, scratch marks and scale.
    Synonyms:
    neurodermatitis

Synonyms of lichen simplex chronicus

Questions about lichen simplex chronicus

What does lichen simplex chronicus mean?
Lichen simplex chronicus means a skin condition characterised by thick leathery skin with exaggerated skin markings caused by sudden itching, excessive rubbing and scratching, generally resulting in small bumps, patches, scratch marks and scale.
What part of speech is lichen simplex chronicus?
Lichen simplex chronicus is a noun.

Words near lichen simplex chronicus in the dictionary

  1. lichees
  2. lichen
  3. lichen moth
  4. lichen planus
  5. lichen sclerosus
  6. lichen simplex chronicus
  7. lichen spinulosus
  8. lichenaceous
  9. lichenan
  10. lichenans
  11. lichenase

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