pemphigus
- noun
- /ˈpɛmfɪɡəs/
- Specialized
- Keywords: HLA Typing; Pemphigus Vulgaris
- pemphigus vulgaris
Even today there is no cure for pemphigus vulgaris.
- Even today there is no cure for pemphigus vulgaris.
Examples
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Direct immunofluorescence (DIF) is a very sensitive and specific diagnostic test for pemphigus vulgaris.
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In conclusion, in this small-sample study, the findings of allelic frequencies among Korean patients with pemphigus were somewhat different from those found in other populations.
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Both forms of pemphigus were considered to be associated with the HLA-A10.
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Even today there is no cure for pemphigus vulgaris.
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Pemphigus is derived from the Greek word pemphix, meaning bubble or blister.
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Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune skin disorder characterized by blistering of the skin and mucous membranes.
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In 1989, Thomas Whitham of Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff reported that cottonwoods in hybrid zones are far more susceptible to attack by Pemphigus betae.
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On the other hand, Veldman et al. identified two subpopulations of Tr1 cells, where one of them expresses FoxP3 in pemphigus vulgaris disease 62.
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Interestingly, PV predominated in New Delhi, but in Oxford, PV and pemphigus foliaceus (PF) have equal prevalence.
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The doctor explained that pemphigus is a rare skin disease marked by large, thin-walled blisters.
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Etymology
The word pemphigus comes from an old Greek word pemphix meaning 'blister' or 'bubble', so it names a skin disease that causes large, thin-walled blisters on the skin or in the mouth.