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Pemphigus


Pem-phi′gus

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Noun.
[Nl., fr. Gr. [GREEK], [GREEK], a bubble.]
(Med.)
A somewhat rare skin disease, characterized by the development of blebs upon different parts of the body.
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pemphigus

pemphigus

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pemphigus (uncountable)

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

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