the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The state of being itchy.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The quality or state of being itchy; sensation of itching; tendency to itch.
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n. an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
Word Usage
"There are other reported side effects, which are annoying, but not nearly so devastating, such as itchiness in 4% of the patients and temporary darkening of the eyelid skin."