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DEFINITIONS OF: itch

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n an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch

Synonyms:
itchiness, itching
Types:
pruritus
an intense itching sensation that can have various causes (as by allergies or infection or lymphoma or jaundice etc.)
pruritus ani
chronic itching of the skin around the anus
pruritus vulvae
persistent itching of the external female genitalia
Type of:
cutaneous sensation, haptic sensation, skin sensation
a sensation localized on the skin

n a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation

“he has a bad case of the itch”
Synonyms:
scabies
Type of:
infection
the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms

n a strong restless desire

Synonyms:
urge
Type of:
desire
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

v scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

Synonyms:
rub, scratch
Type of:
irritate
excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame

v have or perceive an itch

“I'm itching--the air is so dry!”
Types:
tickle, titillate, vellicate
touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
prickle, tingle
cause a stinging or tingling sensation
Type of:
ache, hurt, smart
be the source of pain

v cause to perceive an itch

“his skin itched”

v have a strong desire or urge to do something

“She is itching to start the project”
Synonyms:
spoil
Type of:
desire, want
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
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