erythrokeratodermia variabilis

noun

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

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Meanings

nounerythrokeratodermia variabilis (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA rare genetic skin disorder characterized by hyperkeratosis, lesions, or dark markings on the skin; Mendes da Costa syndrome.

Origin

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

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erythrokeratodermia variabilis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/erythrokeratodermia%20variabilis

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