Julius Alexander was recently in contact with poison ivy. He is now experiencing severe itching. Another word for itching is ________

A) rash
B) pruritus
C) xeroderma
D) dermatitis


B
Explanation: A) A rash can be itchy or not itchy.
B) Correct!
C) Xeroderma means "dry skin," which may or may not include itching.
D) Dermatitis is inflammation or infection of the skin, which may or may not include itching.

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