vitiligo
noun
vit·i·li·go
ˌvi-tə-ˈlī-(ˌ)gō 
-ˈlē-
-ˈlē-
: a skin disorder manifested by smooth white spots on various parts of the body
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The employee experienced discrimination and retaliation at Truist due to her disabilities, which include major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, autoimmune disorder vitiligo and post-traumatic stress disorder, according to the lawsuit.
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Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2025
Isis King, the first trans contestant, and Winnie Harlow, who has vitiligo, also got their start on the show.
—Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
The Cay Skin founder, who is a spokesperson for the skin condition vitiligo, first connected with Kuzma in early 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Many common causes, including albinism and vitiligo, do not have a cure.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 4 Apr. 2025
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Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2025
Isis King, the first trans contestant, and Winnie Harlow, who has vitiligo, also got their start on the show.
—Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
The Cay Skin founder, who is a spokesperson for the skin condition vitiligo, first connected with Kuzma in early 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Many common causes, including albinism and vitiligo, do not have a cure.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Vitiligo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitiligo. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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