Impetigo

noun

/ɪmpɪˈtaɪɡəʊ/

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounA contagious bacterial skin disease forming pustules and yellow crusty sores, chiefly on the face and hands. It is common in children and infection is often through cuts or insect bites.

Synonyms

school sores bullous empyesis erysipelas pustulosis pustule pemphigus acne pimple eczema pseudoerysipelas epidermitis

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