Meanings
nounBlaschko's lines pl (normally plural, singular Blaschko's line)
singular Blaschko's line
- pluralplural normallymedicineLines of normal cell development in the skin, which become visible in certain diseases.
Synonyms: lines of Blaschko
Synonyms & antonyms
nounLines of normal cell development in the skin, which become visible in certain diseases.
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Origin
Named after German dermatologist Alfred Blaschko, who is credited with their first demonstration in 1901.
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Blaschko's lines. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Blaschko's%20lines
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