leukoderma

/luːkoʊˈdɛrmiə/ or /ˌluːkoʊˈdɛrmiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition characterized by the loss of skin pigmentation, resulting in pale or white patches.

“The patient was diagnosed with vitiligo, a form of leukoderma, which causes white patches on the skin.”

Synonyms

  • hypopigmentation
  • vitiligo

Antonyms

  • hyperpigmentation
  • melanoderma