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Dartrous
Dar′trous
,Adj.
[F.
dartreux
. See Dartars
.] (Med.)
Relating to, or partaking of the nature of, the disease called tetter; herpetic.
Dartrous diathesis
, A morbid condition of the system predisposing to the development of certain skin diseases, such as eczema, psoriasis, and pityriasis. Also called
rheumic diathesis
, and herpetism
. Piffard.