noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A Staphylococcus aureus exotoxin that causes blistering of the skin.

Synonyms

All synonyms

epidermolysin

Etymology

From exfoliate + -in.

Related phrases

staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

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