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   Itch

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   noun

   • 1. an uncomfortable sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch. Similar tinglingirritationitchinessstingingpricklingticklingparesthesiarare:formication
   • ▪ a skin disease or condition of which itching is a symptom.
   • ▪ a restless or strong desire: "the itch to write fiction" Similar longingyearningpiningcravingacheburninghungerthirsturgelusthankeringneedeagernesszealcovetousnesswishfancydesirehopeaspirationdreaminformal:yen
   • ▪ scabies.

   verb

   • 1. be the site of or cause an itch: "the bite itched like crazy" Similar tinglebe irritatedbe itchystingprickletickle
   • ▪ (of a person) experience an itch: "I itched all over"
   • ▪ feel a restless or strong desire to do something: "your hands itch to take the wheel" Similar longyearnpineacheburnhanker for/afterhungerthirstlustpanthopebe eagerbe desperatebe consumed with desirebe unable to waitwould give one's eye teethwishhave a fancycraveneedlust afterdream ofset one's heart onbe bent oneat one's heart out overcovetwantdesirefancyset one's sights oninformal:have a yenbe dyingbe gagging

   Word Origin Old Englishgycce (noun), gyccan (verb), of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch jeuk (noun) and Dutch jeuken, German jucken (verb).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › itchItch Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of itch as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Itch can refer to an irritating sensation in the skin, a skin disorder, or a strong desire.

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   What are some serious illnesses that can cause itchiness?

   • Itching on the whole body might be a symptom of an underlying illness, such as liver disease, kidney disease, anemia, diabetes, thyroid problems, multiple myeloma or lymphoma. Nerve disorders. Examples include multiple sclerosis, pinched nerves and shingles (herpes zoster). Psychiatric conditions.

   Itchy skin (pruritus) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   What are some possible causes of itchiness?

   • Itching is a symptom of many health conditions. Some common causes are: Allergic reactions to food, insect bites, pollen, and medicines Diseases that can affect the nervous system, such as diabetes and shingles

   Itching | Pruritus | Itchy skin | MedlinePlus

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   What is the best way to manage itchy skin?

   • Many people find relief with self-care measures such as moisturizing daily, using gentle cleansers and bathing with lukewarm water. Long-term relief requires identifying and treating the cause of itchy skin. Common treatments are medicated creams, moist dressings and oral anti-itch medicines.

   Itchy skin (pruritus) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishITCH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Itch is a verb or a noun that means an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch it. Learn how to use itch in sentences, idioms and expressions with Cambridge Dictionary.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ItchItch - Wikipedia

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   Itch (pruritus) is a sensation that causes a strong desire or reflex to scratch an irritated area of skin. It can be caused by various factors, such as infections, allergies, skin conditions, medications, and diseases.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryITCH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   itch. noun [ C usually sing ] us / ɪtʃ /. an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to rub it with something hard: I have an itch on the back of my neck. [ + to infinitive ] He has an itch (= desire) to travel.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › itchItch - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   An itch is an unpleasant tingly sensation that makes you want to scratch. If you're allergic to poison ivy and you go hiking through a field of it, you'll have a terrible itch all over your legs. Sometimes people confuse itch and scratch.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › itchItch - definition of itch by The Free Dictionary

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   Itch is a noun or verb that refers to an irritating skin sensation, a restless desire, or a contagious skin infection. Learn the meanings, synonyms, and usage of itch from various dictionaries and thesauri.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionitch verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb itch, which means to have an uncomfortable feeling on your skin that makes you want to scratch. Also find out the synonyms, collocations and examples of itch in different contexts.