impetigo
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Illness & disabilityimpetigoim‧pe‧ti‧go /ˌɪmpəˈtaɪɡəʊ $ -ɡoʊ/ noun [uncountable] MIan infectious skin diseaseExamples from the Corpusimpetigo• This was diagnosed as impetigo, an unpleasant and contagious affliction.• Skin diseases, such as impetigo or scabies, are transmitted by direct contact.• I don't think she's being shunned because of her impetigo.Origin impetigo (1300-1400) Latin impetere; → IMPETUS