noun
- Plural of pemphix; a group of autoimmune blistering diseases of the skin and mucous membranes characterized by the formation of intraepidermal blisters.
Usage: medical; technical; plural form
Examples
- The dermatologist diagnosed the patient with one of the pemphixes after observing the characteristic blistering pattern.
- Pemphixes are autoimmune conditions that require careful management and monitoring.
- Treatment options for pemphixes vary depending on the specific type and severity of the disease.
- Patients with pemphixes often experience significant discomfort and require long-term medical care.