necrobiosis lipoidica

Definitions of necrobiosis lipoidica
  1. noun
    skin disease marked by thin shiny patches (especially on the legs); often associated with diabetes mellitus
    synonyms: necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum
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    type of:
    disease of the skin, skin disease, skin disorder
    a disease affecting the skin
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