lentiginous

Meanings

• noun

  A type of chromic or subacute dermatitis characterized by the presence of flat, tan to dark brown macules or patches, often occurring on the trunk and limbs.

  - "The lentiginous patches on her skin were a sign of aging."
  - "His doctor diagnosed him with lentiginous dermatitis."

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Variants

List of all variants of lentiginous that leads to same result
lenities , lenity

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'lentiginosus' meaning 'spotted' or 'flecked'.

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Trivia

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1. Lentiginous dermatitis is also known as 'senile freckles' or 'age spots'.

2. Lentiginous patches can also occur in internal organs, such as the liver and lungs, and are then called 'lentigines' or 'liver spots'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chronic dermatitis: A group of skin conditions characterized by long-term inflammation and itching.

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How to Memorize "lentiginous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with multiple brown patches on their skin, especially on their trunk and limbs.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'spotted' or 'flecked' when you encounter the word 'lentiginous'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of the Latin root 'lentiginosus' meaning 'spotted' to help remember the word.

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