arthroderm

/ɑrθərˈdɜrm/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of skin infection that is usually caused by bacterial infections, particularly Staphylococcus aureus, and is characterized by the formation of abscesses and skin lesions.

“The patient was diagnosed with arthroderm after experiencing severe skin lesions and abscesses.”

Synonyms

  • dermatitis
  • pyoderma

Antonyms

  • healthy skin
  • uninfected skin