scutulum

noun

scu·​tu·​lum ˈskü-chə-ləm How to pronounce scutulum (audio)
plural scutula -lə How to pronounce scutulum (audio)
: one of the yellow cup-shaped crusts occurring over hair follicles in favus

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“Scutulum.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/scutulum. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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