Ecthyma

Translation of "ecthyma" into Russian

ecthyma

Noun

/ɛkˈθaɪ.mə/

ecthyma

ecthymas pl

ecthymata pl

эктима

мед.

Ecthyma often leaves scars if not treated promptly.

Эктима часто оставляет рубцы, если не лечить её своевременно.

Definitions

ecthyma

Noun

/ɛkˈθaɪ.mə/

An ulcerative skin infection characterized by crusted sores that extend into the dermis, usually caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus or Staphylococcus (considered a deeper form of impetigo).

The dermatologist confirmed the lesions were ecthyma, a deeper form of impetigo affecting the patient's shins.

Any individual crusted ulcer produced by this infection.

Several ecthymata were noted on the child's lower legs.

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