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Definition of cheiropompholyx

cheiropompholyx

/ˌkaɪ.roʊˈpɑːm.fə.lɪks/
chei · ro · pom · pho · lyx
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cheiropompholyx Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A skin condition characterized by the sudden eruption of deeply seated, intensely itchy blisters on the palms of the hands and sometimes the soles of the feet; clinically synonymous with dyshidrotic eczema.

Example

"The dermatologist diagnosed her recurring and painful hand blisters as cheiropompholyx and prescribed a topical corticosteroid."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Greek 'kheir' (hand) and 'pompholyx' (bubble, blister). First described in the 19th century to classify this specific dermatological condition.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cheiropompholyx. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cheiropompholyx
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