vitiligoid

/vɪtɪlɪˈɡɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling vitiligo, a condition in which areas of skin lose pigment

“The vitiligoid patches on her arms were a result of her severe sunburn.”

2. noun

a condition characterized by areas of skin that lose pigment, resembling vitiligo

“She was diagnosed with vitiligoid disease, which caused her to lose skin pigmentation.”

Synonyms

  • depigmented
  • hypopigmented

Antonyms

  • melanized
  • pigmented