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Impetigo Definition & Meaning

impetigo
noun
  1. a very contagious infection of the skin; common in children; localized redness develops into small blisters that gradually crust and erode

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  • "symptoms of impetigo"
    AOL — AOL
  • "what is impetigo"
    AOL — AOL
  • "cure for impetigo"
    AOL — AOL

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What does impetigo mean?
a very contagious infection of the skin; common in children; localized redness develops into small blisters that gradually crust and erode
What part of speech is impetigo?
Impetigo is a noun.

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