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impetigos

impetigos 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 impetigos

What is impetigos the plural of?
Impetigos is the plural of impetigo.

Words near impetigos in the dictionary

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

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