| WP | weakly positive; wedge pressure; wet pack; wettable powder; whirlpool; white pulp; word processor; w... |
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| W/P | water/powder ratio |
| wp | wettable powder |
siqua
| grain itch | A cutaneous eruption occasionally noted in farmers and grain handlers, caused by the action of the mite Pyemotes ventricosus. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| rice itch | Schistosomiasis caused by schistosoma japonicum. It is endemic in the far east and affects the bowel, liver, and spleen. (12 Dec 1998) |
| grocer's itch | A vesicular dermatitis seen in grocers and bakers who handle sugar or flour; caused by a mite of the genus Glycophagus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ground itch | Cutaneous larva migrans caused by larvae of hookworms. Synonym: ancylostoma dermatitis, ancylostomiasis cutis, coolie itch, dew itch, ground itch, swamp itch, swimmer's itch, toe itch, water itch, water sore. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ground itch anaemia | Anaemia associated with hookworm disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| warehouseman's itch | Eczema of the hands from handling irritating substances. (05 Mar 2000) |
| washerwoman's itch | An eczematous eruption of the hands and arms of washerwomen, dishwashers, and others whose hands are excessively immersed in water. (05 Mar 2000) |
| water itch | Cutaneous larva migrans caused by larvae of hookworms. Synonym: ancylostoma dermatitis, ancylostomiasis cutis, coolie itch, dew itch, ground itch, swamp itch, swimmer's itch, toe itch, water itch, water sore. (05 Mar 2000) |
| winter itch | A recurrent eczema appearing with the advent of cold weather. Synonym: frost itch, lumberman's itch, pruritus hiemalis, winter itch. (05 Mar 2000) |
| coolie itch | Cutaneous larva migrans caused by larvae of hookworms. Synonym: ancylostoma dermatitis, ancylostomiasis cutis, coolie itch, dew itch, ground itch, swamp itch, swimmer's itch, toe itch, water itch, water sore. (05 Mar 2000) |
| copra itch | A dermatitis occurring in workers in copra mills, caused by the presence of a mite, Tyrophagus putrescentiae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Cuban itch | A mild form of smallpox caused by a less virulent strain of the virus. Synonym: Cuban itch, Kaffir pox, milkpox, pseudosmallpox, pseudovariola, variola minor, West Indian smallpox, whitepox. Origin: Pg. Alastrar, to scatter over (05 Mar 2000) |
| poultryman's itch | Eruption due to infestation with the mite, Dermanyssus gallinae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| prairie itch | Pruritus of varied origin, affecting farm laborers. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Saint Ignatius' itch | <disease> A niacin deficiency disease (pellagra) caused by improper diet and characterised by skin lesions, gastrointestinal disturbances and nervousness. Depression, dermatitis, dementia and diarrhoea are common symptoms. (27 Sep 1997) |