pemphigus

English

Etymology

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

Noun

pemphigus (uncountable)

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

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