Meaning of the word pemphigus in English
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pemphigus
US /ˈpem.fɪɡ.əs/
UK /ˈpem.fɪɡ.əs/
Noun
a rare autoimmune disease that causes blistering of the skin and mucous membranes.
Example:
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She was diagnosed with pemphigus after developing persistent blisters on her skin.
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Treatment for pemphigus often involves corticosteroids and immunosuppressants.