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im·pe·ti·go
impetigo
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- pronunciation:
- Im
p
taI
go
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
an infectious skin disease, esp. among children, marked by pustules that erupt and form thick crusts, esp. on the face.
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derivation: |
impetiginous (adj.) |
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