01 a. Relating to, or partaking of the nature of, the disease called tetter; herpetic.
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Relating to, or partaking of the nature of, the disease called tetter; herpetic.(Med.)
Phrases & compounds
Dartrous diathesis —
A morbid condition of the system predisposing to the development of certain skin diseases, such as eczema, psoriasis, and pityriasis. Also called rheumic diathesis, and herpetism.