epilabra

/ɛpɪˈlæbrə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term referring to a branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of diseases affecting the skin, particularly those caused by external factors.

“The ancient text described the practice of epilabra as a key component of dermatological research.”

Synonyms

  • dermatology
  • dermatopathology

Antonyms

  • orthopedics
  • surgical pathology