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pemphigus
[ pem-fi-guhs, pem-fahy- ]
noun
- any of several diseases, often fatal, characterized by blisters on the skin and mucous membranes.
pemphigus
/ ˈpɛmfɪɡəs; pɛmˈfaɪ- /
noun
- pathol any of a group of blistering skin diseases, esp a potentially fatal form ( pemphigus vulgaris ) characterized by large blisters on the skin, mucous membranes of the mouth, genitals, intestines, etc, which eventually rupture and form painful denuded areas from which critical amounts of bodily protein, fluid, and blood may be lost
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Other Words From
- pem·phi·goid [pem, -fi-goid], adjective
- pemphi·gous adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of pemphigus1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of pemphigus1
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Example Sentences
What is the character of the subjective symptoms in pemphigus?
The vesicular and bullous types demand mild protective applications, such as used in eczema and pemphigus.
Two varieties are usually described—pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus.
A grave type of pemphigus is exceptionally observed in the newborn—pemphigus neonatorum.
In what respects does the severe form of pemphigus vulgaris differ from the ordinary type?
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