ngứa sần
Definition
- Noun (Medical Term):
- Prurigo: A chronic skin condition characterized by the presence of small, intensely itchy papules (bumps) or nodules. The itching is severe and often leads to scratching, which can cause skin damage, thickening, or secondary infection.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bệnh nhân được chẩn đoán mắc ngứa sần mãn tính. (The patient was diagnosed with chronic prurigo.)
- Triệu chứng chính của ngứa sần là những nốt mụn nhỏ rất ngứa. (The main symptom of prurigo is small, very itchy bumps.)
Advanced Usage
- "Ngứa sần" is a specific dermatological term. In general, non-medical conversation, Vietnamese speakers might describe the symptom as "nổi mẩn ngứa" (to develop an itchy rash) rather than using the precise term "ngứa sần."
Variants and Related Words
- Pruritus (Ngứa): The medical term for the sensation of itching, which is a key feature of prurigo.
- Papule (Sẩn): A small, solid, raised bump on the skin, typically less than 1 centimeter in diameter. This describes the primary lesion in prurigo.
Synonyms
- Prurigo: The direct medical synonym.
- Itchy papular eruption: A descriptive synonym for the condition.
Notes on Usage
- "Ngứa sần" is a compound noun where "ngứa" means "itchy" and "sần" means "papule" or "bump." It functions as a single medical term.
- This term is primarily used in a clinical or medical context. It is not typically used in everyday conversation to describe common, temporary itching or rashes.