lupus vulgaris

lu·pus vul·ga·ris

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Definitions of lupus vulgaris words

noun lupus vulgaris a rare form of tuberculosis of the skin, characterized by brownish tubercles that often heal slowly and leave scars. 1
noun lupus vulgaris tuberculosis of the skin, esp of the face, with the formation of raised translucent nodules 0
noun lupus vulgaris tuberculosis of the skin, characterized by the appearance of reddish-brown nodules that tend to ulcerate and form scars 0

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; < New Latin: common lupus

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