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leukoderma

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leu·ko·der·ma also leu·co·der·ma  (lk-dûrm)
n.
Partial or total loss of skin pigmentation, often occurring in patches. Also called vitiligo.
leuko·dermal, leuko·dermic adj.
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Noun1.leukoderma - a congenital skin condition characterized by spots or bands of unpigmented skin
disease of the skin, skin disease, skin disorder - a disease affecting the skin
hypopigmentation - unusual lack of skin color
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