leucoderma
|leu-co-der-ma|
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/ˌluːkəˈdɜːrmə/
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/ˌluːkəˈdɜːmə/
white skin patches
Etymology
Etymology Information
'leucoderma' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'leukodermia,' where 'leuko-' meant 'white' and 'derma' meant 'skin.'
Historical Evolution
'leukodermia' transformed into the modern English word 'leucoderma' through Latin influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'white skin,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by white patches on the skin due to loss of pigmentation.
The patient was diagnosed with leucoderma after noticing white patches on his skin.
Synonyms
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