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pemphigus Definition

pem·phi·gus (pem′fi gəs, pem fī′-)

noun

a disease characterized by the formation of watery blisters on the skin, sometimes with itching

Etymology: ModL < Gr pemphix (gen. pemphigos), bubble < IE echoic base *bamb-, *bhambh-, to swell

pemphigus Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • vulgaris: This could be caused by the skin condition pemphigus vulgaris, it gave rise to lesions, that looked like bite marks.