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单词 lentigo
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Definition of lentigo in English:

lentigo

nounPlural lentigines lɛnˈtʌɪɡəʊlɛnˈtaɪɡoʊ
mass noun
  • A condition marked by small brown patches on the skin, typically in elderly people.

    several members of the family are known to have lentigo
    count noun freckling and lentigines
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The 755 nm wavelength can be used to treat solar lentigines.
    • Although occasionally lentigines are part of a rare genetic syndrome, for the most part they are just isolated and unimportant spots.
    • The best way to prevent lentigines is to stay out of the sun as much as possible.
    • However, some lentigines are associated with systemic abnormalities, in addition to the dermatologic manifestations.
    • Multiple lentigines in the skin, lips, and mucous membranes should raise suspicion for Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.

Origin

Late Middle English (denoting a freckle or pimple): from Latin, from lens, lent- 'lentil'.

 
 

Definition of lentigo in US English:

lentigo

nounlɛnˈtaɪɡoʊlenˈtīɡō
  • A condition marked by small brown patches on the skin, typically in elderly people.

    several members of the family are known to have lentigo
    count noun freckling and lentigines
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Although occasionally lentigines are part of a rare genetic syndrome, for the most part they are just isolated and unimportant spots.
    • Multiple lentigines in the skin, lips, and mucous membranes should raise suspicion for Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.
    • However, some lentigines are associated with systemic abnormalities, in addition to the dermatologic manifestations.
    • The 755 nm wavelength can be used to treat solar lentigines.
    • The best way to prevent lentigines is to stay out of the sun as much as possible.

Origin

Late Middle English (denoting a freckle or pimple): from Latin, from lens, lent- ‘lentil’.

 
 
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