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A skin disease characterized by large thin-walled blisters (bullae) arising from normal skin or mucous membrane
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pemphigus
Word definitions for pemphigus in dictionaries
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a skin disease characterized by large thin-walled blisters (bullae) arising from normal skin or mucous membrane
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Pemphigus ( or ) is a rare group of blistering autoimmune diseases that affect the skin and mucous membranes . In pemphigus, autoantibodies form against desmoglein . Desmoglein forms the "glue" that attaches adjacent epidermal cells via attachment points ...
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Pemphigus \Pem*phi"gus\, n. [Nl., fr. Gr. ?, ?, a bubble.] (Med.) A somewhat rare skin disease, characterized by the development of blebs upon different part of the body. --Quain.
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context pathology English) A severe autoimmune skin disease characterized by pustules and painful blisters, and which can be fatal.
Usage examples of pemphigus.
Sometimes it presents flaccid bullae like pemphigus foliaceus, and then there are crusts as well as scales, with rhagades on the mouth, anus, etc.