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pemphigoid

English

Etymology

pemphigus +? -oid

Noun

pemphigoid (countable and uncountable, plural pemphigoids)

  1. (pathology) Any of a group of rare autoimmune blistering skin diseases that superficially resemble pemphigus.

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pemphigus

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ?????? (pémphix, pustule).

Noun

pemphigus (uncountable)

  1. (pathology) A severe autoimmune skin disease characterized by pustules and painful blisters, and which can be fatal.

Related terms

  • pemphigoid

Translations

References

  • Stedman's Medical Dictionary
  • Compact Oxford English Dictionary

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