psychogenic pruritus

a psychosomatic skin disorder characterized by itching that resists treatment. Psychogenic pruritus often occurs in individuals with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or depression.

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February 24th 2025

usability engineering

a specialty that applies knowledge of human capabilities and limitations to the design of systems (typically human–computer systems) with the goal of ensuring ease of use. This can be achieved by enhancing such attributes as design intuitiveness, learnability, and comprehensibility. See also engineering psychology; user-centered design.