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Ekzem

eczema, skin rash

noun ek-TSAYM Rare
Body & Health Health & Illness

Origin: from Greek ekzema

Usage Note

Ekzem is a general medical term for inflammatory skin conditions featuring redness and itching. Kontaktekzem (contact eczema from an allergen) and Handekzem (hand eczema) are frequent types.

Examples

"Das Ekzem an seinen Händen wurde durch den Hautkontakt mit Reinigungsmitteln ausgelöst."

Natural Translation

The eczema on his hands was triggered by skin contact with cleaning products.

Literal Translation

The eczema on his hands was through skin contact with cleaning agents triggered.

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