nummular

adjective

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num·mu·lar | \ ˈnəm-yə-lər

Definition of nummular

: characterized by circular or oval lesions or drops nummular dermatitis

Examples of nummular in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Doctors generally treat nummular dermatitis with drugs to reduce inflammation and itchiness, the AAD says. — Korin Miller, SELF, "5 Types of Eczema You Should Know, Because There’s Actually More Than One," 31 May 2018 Experts aren’t 100 percent sure why people get nummular dermatitis, but risk factors include having injured your skin in some way, having very dry skin, living in a cold, dry area, or having some other form of eczema like atopic dermatitis. — Korin Miller, SELF, "5 Types of Eczema You Should Know, Because There’s Actually More Than One," 31 May 2018

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