
Meaning of NECROBIOSIS LIPOIDICA DIABETICORUM
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] skin disease marked by thin shiny patches (especially on the legs); often associated with diabetes mellitus |
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| | Synonyms: | | necrobiosis lipoidica |
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| | See Also: | | disease of the skin, skin condition, skin disease, skin disorder, skin problem | |
Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A skin condition usually on the lower part of the legs. The lesions can be small or extend over a large area. They are usually raised, yellow, and waxy in appearance and often have a purple border. Young women are most often affected. |
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Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | This is a skin lesion on the anterior lower leg, in the form of a depressed yellow area with an erythematous nodular border. Although this is often seen in diabetics, it can be found in nondiabetic patients. |
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