Meaning of the word vitiligo in English
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vitiligo
US /ˌvɪt̬.ɪˈlaɪ.ɡoʊ/
UK /ˌvɪt̬.ɪˈlaɪ.ɡoʊ/
Noun
1.
a condition in which the skin loses its pigment cells (melanocytes). This can result in discolored patches in different areas of the body, including the skin, hair and mucous membranes.
Example:
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She has been living with vitiligo since childhood.
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There are various treatments available for vitiligo.
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