Ecthyma
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ecthyma is a noun meaning (pathology) A contagious ulcerative pyoderma of the skin, caused by bacteria.
Meaning
(pathology) A contagious ulcerative pyoderma of the skin, caused by bacteria.
Example Sentences
Lucky Lady is in isolation for a couple of weeks, trying to shake a case of contagious ecthyma, or sore mouth, a condition Ms. Coston described as lamb herpes.
Word Forms
- ecthymas
- ecthymata
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pyoderma, pyodermitis, pyodermatitis, epidermitis, ekzema, dermatitis.
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