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leukoderma

leukoderma

9.9
A skin condition present from birth where patches of skin lose their color
  • noun
  • /ˌluːkoʊˈdɜːrmə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : leucodermia
  • The patient was diagnosed with leukoderma after several white patches appeared on his arms.

Examples

  • Many people with leukoderma experience changes in their skin tone.

  • Some people with leukoderma experience social challenges because of the visible nature of the condition.

  • Research continues into new treatments for leukoderma and its underlying causes.

  • The doctor diagnosed her with leukoderma.

  • The patient was diagnosed with leukoderma after several white patches appeared on his arms.

  • Some people with leukoderma experience social challenges because of the visible nature of the condition.

  • Research continues into new treatments for leukoderma and its underlying causes.

Synonyms

achromasia
vsleukoderma
  • Specialized
1 9.9

An unusual lack of color in the skin that makes it look very pale

is present from birth as patches without normal pigment
achromia
vsleukoderma
  • Specialized
9.9

A lack of colour in the skin or in red blood cells

is a congenital condition causing patches without pigment

Surface Forms

leukoderma singular
leukodermas plural

Morphology

leukoderma = leuko + derma

The term is built from specialized Greek combining forms ('leuko-' + 'derma') that are not familiar standalone English morphemes, so learners cannot reliably infer the meaning.

Etymology

Leukoderma comes from the Greek parts leuko- 'white' and -derma 'skin'. So it literally means 'white skin', which explains the white patches where the skin has no color.