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itching

 or pruritus

Stimulation of nerve endings in the skin, usually incited by histamine, that evokes a desire to scratch. It is often transient and easily relieved. Pathological itching with skin changes usually signals dermatologic disease. Generalized itching without skin changes can occur in systemic diseases (e.g., metabolic and endocrine conditions, cancer, drug reactions, and kidney, blood, and liver diseases). Dry skin often itches. Treatment depends on cause.
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I'm itching in a dozen places now from their bites.
Tom Swift In The Land Of Wonders by Appleton, Victor View in context
The doctor looked it all over, as if his fingers were itching to open it; but instead of doing that, he put it quietly in the pocket of his coat.
Treasure Island by Stevenson, Robert Louis View in context
The others saw the point of this, and felt better directly, despite their itching desire to get hold of the beggar again.
Robin Hood by McSpadden, J. Walker View in context
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