TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

LENTIGINES [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2006-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Epidermis and Dermis
CONT

A lentigo (pl. lentigines) is a small, sharply circumscribed, pigmented macule surrounded by normal-appearing skin. Histologic findings may include hyperplasia of the epigermis and increased pigmentation of the basal layer. A variable number of melanocytes are present; these melanocytes may be increased in number, but they do not form nests. Lentigines may evolve slowly over years, or they may be eruptive and appear rather suddenly. Pigmentation may be homogeneous or variegated, with a color ranging from brown to black.

OBS

lentigo: plural, lentigines or lentigos.

Key term(s)
  • lentigines
  • lentigos

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Épiderme et derme
DEF

Petite tache brunâtre de la peau, parfois légèrement saillante, d'origine naevique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Epidermis y dermis
Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: