alphos
|al-phos|
C2
/ˈælfəs/
white skin patches
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alphos' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'alphos,' where 'alphos' meant 'white leprosy.'
Historical Evolution
'alphos' was used in ancient Greek medical texts to describe a skin condition with white patches, and it has retained this meaning in modern medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'white leprosy,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a skin disease with white patches.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of skin disease characterized by white patches, similar to vitiligo.
The patient was diagnosed with alphos, which caused white patches on his skin.
Synonyms
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