impetigo

[ im-pi-tahy-goh ]

/ ˌɪm pɪˈtaɪ goʊ /

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noun Pathology.

a contagious skin disease, especially of children, usually caused by streptococcal bacteria, marked by a superficial pustular eruption, particularly on the face.

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Origin of impetigo

1350–1400; Middle English <Latin impetīgō, equivalent to impet(ere) to make for, attack (see impetus) + -īgō, as in vertīgōvertigo

OTHER WORDS FROM impetigo

im·pe·tig·i·nous

[im-pi-tij-uh-nuhs], /ˌɪm pɪˈtɪdʒ ə nəs/, adjective

Words nearby impetigo

impertinent, imperturbable, imperturbation, impervious, impetiginous, impetigo, impetigo herpetiformis, impetigo neonatorum, impetigo vulgaris, impetrate, impetuosity

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How to use impetigo in a sentence

From impetigo contagiosa, and the flat pustular syphiloderm.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin|Henry Weightman Stelwagon
From what diseases is impetigo contagiosa to be differentiated?
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin|Henry Weightman Stelwagon
This variety was formerly thought to be a distinct disease, and was described under the name of impetigo simplex.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin|Henry Weightman Stelwagon
It is closely allied to impetigo contagiosa, and may in fact be regarded as a markedly inflammatory form of the latter affection.
Essentials of Diseases of the Skin|Henry Weightman Stelwagon

Similar abscesses are met with on the scalp in association with eczema, impetigo, and pediculosis.
Manual of Surgery|Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles

British Dictionary definitions for impetigo

impetigo

/ (ˌɪmpɪˈtaɪɡəʊ) /

noun

a contagious bacterial skin disease characterized by the formation of pustules that develop into yellowish crusty sores

Derived forms of impetigo

impetiginous (ˌɪmpɪˈtɪdʒɪnəs), adjective

Word Origin for impetigo

C16: from Latin: scabby eruption, from impetere to assail; see impetus; for form, compare vertigo

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Medical definitions for impetigo

impetigo

[ ĭm′pĭ-tī′gō ]

n. pl. im•pe•ti•gos

A contagious skin infection caused by staphylococcal or streptococcal bacteria and characterized by the eruption of superficial pustules that rupture and form thick yellow crusts, usually on the face; it is most commonly seen in children.impetigo contagiosa impetigo vulgaris

Scientific definitions for impetigo

impetigo

[ ĭm′pĭ-tī′gō ]

A contagious skin infection caused by staphylococcal or streptococcal bacteria and seen most commonly in children. Impetigo is characterized by superficial pustules that rupture and form thick yellow crusts, usually on the face.