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pemphigus

pemp·hi·gus

uncommon

noun

1.

a skin disease characterized by large thin-walled blisters (bullae) arising from normal skin or mucous membrane

Origin

From Ancient Greek πέμφιξ (pémphix, “pustule”).

Phrases

  • pemphigus erythematosus
  • pemphigus neonatorum

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