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pem⋅phi⋅gus

[pem-fi-guhs, pem-fahy-]
–noun Pathology.
any of several diseases, often fatal, characterized by blisters on the skin and mucous membranes.

Origin:
1770–80; < NL < Gk pemphīg- (s. of pémphīx) bubble + L -us n. suffix


pem⋅phi⋅goid [pem-fi-goid] , adjective
pem⋅phi⋅gous, adjective
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pem·phi·gus   (pěm'fĭ-gəs, pěm-fī'gəs)   
n.  Any of several acute or chronic skin diseases characterized by groups of itching blisters.

[New Latin pemphīgus, from Greek pemphīx, pemphīg-, pustule.]
pem'phi·gous adj.
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Main Entry: pem·phi·gus
Pronunciation: 'pem(p)-fi-g&s, pem-'fI-g&s
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural pem·phi·gus·es or pem·phi·gi /-"jI/
: any of several diseases characterized by the formation of successive eruptions oflarge blisters on apparently normal skin and mucous membranes often in association with sensations of itching or burning and with constitutional symptoms
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pemphigus pem·phi·gus (pěm'fĭ-gəs, pěm-fī'gəs)
n.
Any of several acute or chronic skin diseases characterized by groups of itching blisters.


pem'phi·gous adj.

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