Necrobiosis Lipoidica (Noun)
Meaning
Skin disease marked by thin shiny patches (especially on the legs); often associated with diabetes mellitus.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with necrobiosis lipoidica, a skin condition that left her with painful lesions on her legs.
- Necrobiosis lipoidica is a rare skin disease that often affects people with diabetes mellitus.
- The dermatologist examined the patient's legs and determined that the thin, shiny patches were symptoms of necrobiosis lipoidica.
- The article discussed the correlation between necrobiosis lipoidica and diabetes mellitus, highlighting the importance of proper wound care.
- The patient's doctor warned her that necrobiosis lipoidica would require ongoing treatment to manage the symptoms and prevent infection.