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Record 1 2012-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Skin
CONT

Vitiligo is more commonly known as leucoderma, which simply means white (leuco) skin (derma), i.e. a skin disorder where it looses its normal coloration. It is also medically known as achromia, which means loss of color.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil cutané
DEF

Absence de la coloration; spécifiquement, dépigmentation de la peau.

CONT

[Le vitiligo est] une achromie circonscrite acquise, mais déterminée génétiquement dans plus d'un tiers des cas, pouvant apparaître à tout âge; il est l'apanage de l'adulte jeune.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Piel
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