leukoderma
|leu-ko-der-ma|
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/ˌluːkəˈdɜːrmə/
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/ˌluːkəˈdɜːmə/
white skin patches
Etymology
Etymology Information
'leukoderma' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'leukos' meaning 'white' and 'derma' meaning 'skin'.
Historical Evolution
'leukoderma' was directly borrowed from Greek into modern English without significant transformation.
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 skin condition characterized by white patches due to loss of pigment.
The patient was diagnosed with leukoderma after noticing white patches on his skin.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/21 19:20