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neurodermatitis

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neurodermatitis

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From neuro- (“nerve”) + dermatitis, from the (now disproven) theory that assumed a nerve disorder as the origin of the inflammation.

noun neurodermitis

  1. uncountable Lichen simplex chronicus, a skin disorder characterized by chronic itching and scratching, resulting in thick, leathery, brownish skin.

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"neurodermatitis." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/neurodermatitis. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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neurodermatitis. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/neurodermatitis

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"neurodermatitis." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/neurodermatitis.

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@misc{neurodermatitis_2026,
  title = {neurodermatitis},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/neurodermatitis},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}