lentigo

Meanings

• noun

  A type of pigmented skin lesion, usually circular or oval, caused by an overgrowth of melanocytes. It is typically brown or black and appears most frequently on sun-exposed areas of the skin.

  - "She has several lentigines on her face."
  - "The doctor diagnosed the patient with multiple lentigines."

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Variants

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lentic

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Etymology

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From Latin lentigo, meaning 'dark spot'.

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Trivia

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1. Lentigines are not contagious and cannot be spread from person to person.

2. The number of lentigines on a person's body can increase with age and sun exposure.

3. Lentigines are more common in people with fair skin and red hair.

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Related Concepts

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1. Melanoma: A type of skin cancer that develops from melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells. Lentigines are not cancerous, but they can be a risk factor for melanoma.

2. Solar Lentigines: Also known as liver spots, they are caused by sun damage and are more common in older adults.

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How to Memorize "lentigo"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a round or oval-shaped brown or black spot on the skin. Visualize it as a freckle that is larger and more pigmented than usual.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a sun-kissed face with several small, dark spots. Remember that these spots are harmless but can indicate an increased risk for skin cancer.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lots of Elderly Nurses Have Lots of Spots' to remember the word.

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