Pruritus

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Medical Use

Mostly used by healthcare professionals to describe symptoms related to itchiness.

During the examination, the dermatologist documented the patient's pruritus.

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Technical Term

It's a technical term and not typically used in casual conversation. People usually just say 'itch' or 'itchy'.

He didn't say 'pruritus,' but rather that he had an itchy rash.

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Severity Indicator

Pruritus is often used to describe a severe or chronic itching sensation, not a mild or temporary one.

The cream offered relief from the persistent pruritus.