'Herpetism' definitions:

Definition of 'Herpetism'

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Definition of 'herpetism'

From: GCIDE
  • Dartrous \Dar"trous\, a. [F. dartreux. See Dartars.] (Med.) Relating to, or partaking of the nature of, the disease called tetter; herpetic. [1913 Webster]
  • Dartrous diathesis, A morbid condition of the system predisposing to the development of certain skin diseases, such as eczema, psoriasis, and pityriasis. Also called rheumic diathesis, and herpetism. --Piffard. [1913 Webster]

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