ecthyma
noun
ec·thy·ma
| \ ek-ˈthī-mə
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Medical Definition of ecthyma
1
: a cutaneous eruption marked by large flat pustules that have a hardened base surrounded by inflammation, heal with pigmented scar formation, and occur especially on the lower legs
2
: sore mouth of sheep
Other Words from ecthyma
ecthymatous
\ ek-ˈthim-ət-əs
, -ˈthīm-
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adjective
, -ˈthīm-
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adjective