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pemphigus

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛmfɪgəs/

Definition of pemphigus

noun

[mass noun] Medicine
  • a skin disease in which watery blisters form on the skin.

Origin:

late 18th century: modern Latin, from Greek pemphix, pemphig- 'bubble'

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Definition of pemphigus in the US English dictionary