From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishimpetigoim‧pe‧ti‧go /ˌɪmpəˈtaɪɡəʊ $ -ɡoʊ/ noun [uncountable] MIan infectious skin disease
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impetigo• 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 