pemphigus

[ pem-fi-guhs, pem-fahy- ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. any of several diseases, often fatal, characterized by blisters on the skin and mucous membranes.

pemphigus

/ pɛmˈfaɪ-; ˈpɛmfɪɡəs /

noun

1. 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

Other Words From

• pem·phi·goid [pem, -fi-goid], adjective
• pemphi·gous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pemphigus¹

1770–80; < New Latin < Greek pemphīg- (stem of pémphīx ) bubble + Latin -us noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of pemphigus¹

C18: via New Latin from Greek pemphix bubble

Example Sentences

What is the character of the subjective symptoms in pemphigus?

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The vesicular and bullous types demand mild protective applications, such as used in eczema and pemphigus.

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Two varieties are usually described—pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus.

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A grave type of pemphigus is exceptionally observed in the newborn—pemphigus neonatorum.

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In what respects does the severe form of pemphigus vulgaris differ from the ordinary type?

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