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impetigoes

impetigoes is the plural of impetigo.

Meaning of impetigo

Noun

impetigo (countable and uncountable, plural impetigos or impetigoes or impetigines)

  1. A contagious bacterial skin disease forming pustules and yellow crusty sores, chiefly on the face and hands. It is common in children and infection is often through cuts or insect bites.
    Synonyms:
    school sores

Questions about impetigoes

What is impetigoes the plural of?
Impetigoes is the plural of impetigo.

Words near impetigoes in the dictionary

  1. impet
  2. impetigines
  3. impetiginized
  4. impetiginous
  5. impetigo
  6. impetigoes
  7. impetigos
  8. impetrable
  9. impetrate
  10. impetrated
  11. impetrates

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