erythrokeratodermia variabilis

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English

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Etymology

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Coined by Dutch physician Samuel Mendes da Costa; erythrokeratodermia (a class of diseases) +‎ Latin variabilis (variable), from erythro- +‎ kerato- +‎ -derma +‎ -ia.

Noun

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erythrokeratodermia variabilis (uncountable)

  1. A rare genetic skin disorder characterized by hyperkeratosis, lesions, or dark markings on the skin; Mendes da Costa syndrome.