toxic epidermal necrolysis
noun
: a skin disorder characterized by widespread erythema and the formation of flaccid bullae and later by skin that is scalded in appearance and separates from the body in large sheets
called also epidermal necrolysis, Lyell's syndrome, scalded-skin syndrome
compare staphylococcal scalded skin syndromeDictionary Entries Near toxic epidermal necrolysis
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“Toxic epidermal necrolysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/toxic%20epidermal%20necrolysis. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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