periporitis

periporitis definition - medical

per·i·po·ri·tis (pĕrˌə-pə-rīˈtĭs)

noun
A skin condition characterized by miliary papules and papulovesicles accompanied by infection with staphylococcal bacteria, occurring most frequently in infants.

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