kipwepwe

How to say it

Meaning

a rash or eruption on the skin, especially one associated with leprosy.

Good to know

Medical, somewhat dated traditional terminology.

Examples

• Mgonjwa alikuwa na kipwepwe mwilini mwote.The patient had a rash all over his body.
• Daktari alimchunguza mtoto mwenye kipwepwe usoni.The doctor examined the child with the rash on his face.
• Kipwepwe kinaweza kuwa dalili ya ugonjwa mkubwa zaidi.A skin rash can be a sign of a more serious illness.