Koplik spots

Kop·lik spots

(kop'lik), spots pathognomonic for measles (morbilli), occurring before the skin eruption and seen on the buccal mucous membrane. In strong light, they appear as small red dots with a central bluish-white speck.

Kop·lik spots

(kop'lik spots) Small red spots on the buccal mucous membrane, in the center of each of which may be seen, in a strong light, a minute bluish white speck; they occur early in measles (morbilli), before the skin eruption, and are regarded as a pathognomonic sign of the disease.

Koplik,

Henry, U.S. pediatrician, 1858-1927. Koplik spots - small red spots on buccal mucosa, occurring early in measles before skin eruption. Synonym(s): Filatov spots; Flindt spots

Kop·lik spots

(kop'lik spots) Small red lesions on buccal mucous membrane, in the center of each of which may be seen, with light, a minute bluish white speck; early in measles (morbilli), before skin eruption.