Definition of Lentigo

1. Noun. A small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin.

Exact synonyms: Freckle
Group relationships: Cutis, Skin, Tegument
Generic synonyms: Macula, Macule
Derivative terms: Freckle, Freckle, Lentiginous

Definition of Lentigo

1. n. A freckly eruption on the skin; freckles.

Definition of Lentigo

1. Noun. (medicine) A brown pigmented spot on the skin. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lentigo

1. a freckle [n -TIGINES]

Medical Definition of Lentigo

1. A skin disorder seen with aging (or sun exposure) where there are flat patches of increased pigmentation on the skin. They are nonserious, benign and generally more important cosmetically. The most commonly appear on sun exposed areas such as the forehead and the back of the hands. Avoidance of the sun and the use of a sunscreen (SPF of 15) can reduce the incidence of these lesions. Creams and lotions are available which bleach the skin. Cryotherapy can be used in some cases. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lentigo

lenticules
lenticulo-optic
lenticulopapular
lenticulostriate
lenticulostriate arteries
lenticulothalamic
lenticulus
lentiform
lentiform bone
lentiform nucleus
lentigines
lentiginose
lentiginosis
lentiginous
lentigo (current term)
lentigo maligna
lentigos
lentil
lentil plant
lentil soup
lentils
lentinan
lentinans
lentisk
lentisks
lentissimo
lentitude
lentivector
lentiviral

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