Meanings
nounbaboon syndrome (uncountable)
- uncountableA systemic dermatitis characterized by well-demarcated patches of erythema distributed symmetrically on the buttocks.
Synonyms: SDRIFE
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA systemic dermatitis characterized by well-demarcated patches of erythema distributed symmetrically on the buttocks.
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Origin
From the resemblance to the distinctive red buttocks displayed by female baboons.
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APA
baboon syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/baboon%20syndrome
MLA
“baboon syndrome.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/baboon%20syndrome. Accessed November 5, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “baboon syndrome,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/baboon%20syndrome.
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