pododerm

/pɒdoˈdɜːrm/ or /pɑdoˈdɜrm/ (POD-uh-DURM or pah-DOH-durm)

Definitions

1. noun

a small fold or elevation in the skin, especially one that is a remnant of a congenital condition or a healed wound

“The pododerm on her ankle caused discomfort whenever she wore shoes.”

2. noun

a small fold or thickening in a tissue or organ, especially one that is a result of disease or injury

“The pododerm in her lung was a sign of the ongoing infection.”

Synonyms

  • elevation
  • fold
  • thickening

Antonyms

  • depression
  • flattening