pemphigus

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pem·phi·gus | \ ˈpem(p)-fi-gəs

, pem-ˈfī-

Definition of pemphigus

: an autoimmune disease marked by blisters on skin and mucous membranes and often by itching or burning

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Recent Examples on the Web People with other autoimmune diseases are more likely to have pemphigus vulgaris, according to the NIH. — Maggie O'neill, Health.com, 29 July 2019 People with other autoimmune diseases are more likely to have pemphigus vulgaris, according to the NIH. — Maggie O'neill, Health.com, 29 July 2019

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pemphigus

noun

pem·phi·gus | \ ˈpem(p)-fi-gəs

, pem-ˈfī-gəs

plural pemphiguses or pemphigi\ -ˌjī

Medical Definition of pemphigus

: any of several autoimmune diseases characterized by the formation of successive eruptions of large blisters on apparently normal skin and mucous membranes often in association with sensations of itching or burning