eczematization

eczematization
1. Formation of an eruption resembling eczema. 2. Occurrence of eczema secondary to a preexisting dermatosis.

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ec·ze·ma·ti·za·tion ig-.zē-mət-ə-'zā-shən, -.zem-ət- n an eczematous skin lesion complicating a dermatitis that is not eczematous

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ec·zem·a·ti·za·tion (ek-zem″ə-tĭ-zaґshən) persistent eczemalike lesions of the skin, usually due to the continued trauma of scratching.

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