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pompholyx

noun

pom·​pho·​lyx ˈpäm(p)-fə-ˌliks How to pronounce pompholyx (audio)
: a skin disease marked by an eruption of vesicles especially on the palms and soles

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“Pompholyx.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pompholyx. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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