Definition of lentigo in English:
lentigo
nounPlural lentigines lɛnˈtʌɪɡəʊlɛnˈtaɪɡoʊ
mass nounA condition marked by small brown patches on the skin, typically in elderly people.
several members of the family are known to have lentigo
count noun freckling and lentigines
Example sentencesExamples
- The 755 nm wavelength can be used to treat solar lentigines.
- Although occasionally lentigines are part of a rare genetic syndrome, for the most part they are just isolated and unimportant spots.
- The best way to prevent lentigines is to stay out of the sun as much as possible.
- However, some lentigines are associated with systemic abnormalities, in addition to the dermatologic manifestations.
- Multiple lentigines in the skin, lips, and mucous membranes should raise suspicion for Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.
Origin
Late Middle English (denoting a freckle or pimple): from Latin, from lens, lent- 'lentil'.