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vitiliginous

vitiliginous

9.9
Skin that has white patches without color
  • adjective
  • /ˌvɪtɪˈlɪdʒɪnəs/
  • Specialized
: vitiliginoso
  • The patient presented with vitiliginous patches on her arms and hands.

Examples

  • Dermatologists often distinguish vitiliginous lesions from other pigment disorders.

  • The study focuses on the psychological effects of vitiliginous skin changes in adolescents.

  • She has a vitiliginous complexion that makes her unique.

  • The vitiliginous patches on his skin were noticeable.

  • The patient presented with vitiliginous patches on her arms and hands.

  • Dermatologists often distinguish vitiliginous lesions from other pigment disorders.

  • The vitiliginous patches on his skin were noticeable.

Surface Forms

vitiliginous positive

Morphology

vitiliginous = vitiligo (transparent) = vitiligo + ous

The adjective is formed from the noun 'vitiligo' with the adjectival suffix '-ous' (a linking element appears in the surface form), and its meaning directly relates to the condition.

Etymology

Vitiliginous comes from the medical word vitiligo and from the older Latin root vitium meaning 'fault' or 'blemish'. So calling skin vitiliginous points to areas where the skin has lost color in patches, like visible 'blemishes' in pigment.