discoid

adjective

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dis·coid | \ ˈdi-ˌskȯid

Definition of discoid

1 : relating to or having a disk: such as

a : situated in the floral disk discoid florets

b : having only disk flowers a discoid flower head

2 : flat and circular like a disc

Examples of discoid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This type of eczema—often called nummular eczema or discoid eczema—happens after some kind of skin injury (like a bug bite, burn, or cut), SELF previously reported. — Korin Miller, SELF, "How to Know When Your Dry Skin Is Actually Eczema," 6 Oct. 2020 It can also be used to treat discoid lupus erythematosus and systemic lupus erythematosus. — Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, "Coronavirus patients who took hydroxychloroquine had higher risk of death, study shows," 22 May 2020 In addition to malaria, the drug can also be used to treat acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis, discoid lupus erythematosus and systemic lupus erythematosus. — Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, "Hydroxychloroquine and coronavirus: From studies to side effects, everything to know about the drug Trump says he's taking," 19 May 2020 When 23-year-old Jokiva Bellard was diagnosed with discoid lupus five years ago, she was devastated. — Hayley Macmillen, Allure, "Lupus Advocate Jokiva Bellard Shares Why She Feels Most Beautiful When She's Sick," 23 Jan. 2018 Discoid lupus is medically described as a skin condition in which sores appear on the face, scalp and arms and can cause alopecia. — Jackeline Stewart, The Root, "For Colored Girls Who Don’t Know They’re Struggling," 23 July 2017

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