Lentigo (Noun)
Meaning
A small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The dermatologist examined the lentigo on her cheek and determined it was a harmless freckle.
- After years of sun exposure, the farmer developed several lentigos on his weathered face.
- The lentigo on her hand seemed to darken during the summer months when she spent more time outdoors.
- The skin exam revealed a small lentigo on her back that was gone after laser treatment.
- The lentigos on her shoulders blended in with her natural moles, making them difficult to distinguish.