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Pemphigoid
Definition 1
A rare autoimmune blistering skin disorder that resembles pemphigus but is histologically and clinically distinguishable by lack of evidence of acantholysis and a generally benign course. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A chronic and relatively benign subepidermal blistering disease usually of the elderly and without histopathologic acantholysis. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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