IMPETIGO


Meaning of IMPETIGO in English

[ ˌɪmpɪ'tʌɪgəʊ ]

■ noun a contagious bacterial skin infection forming pustules and yellow crusty sores.

Origin

ME: from L., from impetere 'to attack'.

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