Meanings
nounnecrobiosis lipoidica (uncountable)
- uncountableA necrotizing skin condition mainly associated with diabetes.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounskin disease marked by thin shiny patches (especially on the legs); often associated with diabetes mellitus
Similar
necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum
Broader
skin diseasedisease of the skinskin disorder
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