Definition of nummular
: characterized by circular or oval lesions or drops nummular dermatitis
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Origin and Etymology of nummular
French nummulaire, from Latin nummulus, diminutive of nummus coin, probably from Greek nomimos customary, from nomos
First Known Use: 1839
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adjective
num·mu·lar
\ˈnəm-yə-lər\
Medical Definition of nummular
1: circular or oval in shape nummular lesions
2: characterized by circular or oval lesions or drops nummular dermatitis nummular sputum
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