Syphilitic leukoderma
syphilitic leukoderma n.
A fading of the roseola that occurs with secondary syphilis, leaving reticulated depigmented and hyperpigmented areas located primarily on the sides of the neck. Also called melanoleukoderma colli.
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syphilo- or syphil- or syphili- pref. Syphilis; syphilitic: syphilid.
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noun 1. the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of syphilis
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noun a fear of contracting syphilis Word Origin syphilo- ‘syphilis’