alphosises
|al-pho-sis-es|
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/ælˈfoʊsɪsɪz/
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/ælˈfəʊsɪsɪz/
(alphosis)
white skin patches
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alphosis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'alphos,' where 'alphos' meant 'white leprosy.'
Historical Evolution
'alphos' changed from the Greek word 'alphos' and eventually became the modern English word 'alphosis.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'white leprosy,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a skin condition with white patches.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare skin condition characterized by white patches on the skin.
The patient was diagnosed with alphosises, which caused white patches on his skin.
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Last updated: 2025/07/03 14:51