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Word: Lentigo
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English (denoting a freckle or pimple): from Latin, from lens, lent- ‘lentil’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
lɛnˈtʌɪɡəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a small, clearly defined patch of skin that is darker than the surrounding skin as a result of an increased number of pigment cells. Lentigines are generally darker than freckles, do not fade, and become more frequent with age
Short Definition:small patch of skin that is darker than surrounding skin
Examples:- a biopsy of the lentigo revealed an increased number of melanocytes
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