The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Dartrous \Dar"trous\, a. [F. dartreux. See Dartars.] (Med.)
Relating to, or partaking of the nature of, the disease
called tetter; herpetic.
[1913 Webster]
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. --Piffard.
[1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Herpetism \Her"pe*tism\, n. [See Herpes.] (Med.)
See Dartrous diathesis, under Dartrous. Herpetologic