pemphigus

Meaning

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

Synonyms

nettle rash

serious skin disease

skin diseases

pemphigus foliaceus

bubble fever

Translations

pemphigus

pênfigo

Pemphigus

Exanthem

Dermatose

pèmfig

Cellulitis

Dyskeratose

Keratose

Seborrhöa

Urticaria

Nesselausschlag

Etymology

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

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