Synonyms & related words for impetigo

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of impetigo — including ringworm, scabies, eczema, dermatitis, erythema, pemphigus. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to impetigo

Explore words related to impetigo — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include serpigo, ecthyma, roseola, tinea, pustular, eczematous, pustules, cellulitis. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for impetigo

Common synonyms for impetigo include ringworm, scabies, eczema, dermatitis, erythema, pemphigus, dermatosis, erysipelas — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does impetigo come from?

The word impetigo breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root pet-, from Latin peto (“seek, strive”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.