Where does “pemphigus” come from?
Pemphigus comes from Ancient Greek πέμφιξ, a term for a skin condition characterized by blistering.
pemphigus (English): A severe autoimmune skin disease characterized by...
Definitions
- A severe autoimmune skin disease characterized by...
Ancestry of “pemphigus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | πέμφιξ | breath, blast; ray, sunbeam; drop |
Words derived from “pemphigus”