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Recent Examples of discoid
The main difference between my form of lupus and other variations of the disease is that discoid lupus is cutaneous, or limited to the skin.
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Amanda Mitchell, Allure, 5 Nov. 2025
Some target the hair follicles or scalp specifically—like alopecia areata and discoid lupus erythematosus—while others (such as thyroid disease) affect another part of the body and can cause hair loss as one of many symptoms, Dr. Lo Sicco explains.
—Krissy Brady, SELF, 5 Mar. 2024
Opah are discoid fish, meaning they are shaped like large discs.
—oregonlive, 15 July 2021
It can also be used to treat discoid lupus erythematosus and systemic lupus erythematosus.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 22 May 2020
Amanda Mitchell, Allure, 5 Nov. 2025
Some target the hair follicles or scalp specifically—like alopecia areata and discoid lupus erythematosus—while others (such as thyroid disease) affect another part of the body and can cause hair loss as one of many symptoms, Dr. Lo Sicco explains.
—Krissy Brady, SELF, 5 Mar. 2024
Opah are discoid fish, meaning they are shaped like large discs.
—oregonlive, 15 July 2021
It can also be used to treat discoid lupus erythematosus and systemic lupus erythematosus.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 22 May 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discoid
Adjective
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One thing that particularly drew his interest was the idea of discoidal aircraft – what are more popularly known as flying saucers.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The wood paneling was applied in an unusual circular manner in one of the bedrooms.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2026
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Instead, a large, circular navigation pad sits in the center, with its edges swelling outward.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In 2027, Ramadan will begin around Feb. 7, depending on when the crescent moon is first sighted, soon after an annular solar eclipse visible from South America and west Africa.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Looking ahead to next year, there will be an annular solar eclipse on February 6, 2027, according to Young.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The meteorite lacked chondrules, spherical features embedded in the vast majority of material that falls to Earth from space.—
Maliya Ellis,
Houston Chronicle,
5 Apr. 2026
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That acceleration, which for one mass orbiting another (like a planet orbiting a star) is both non-spherical and asymmetrical, necessitates the emission of gravitational radiation in order to conserve both energy and momentum.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Its single, blue-gray, globular stem may produce a big white flower in early summer.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Also known as a globular stink bug, these invasive bugs are similar to stink bugs that come indoors looking for warmth for the winter.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Discoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discoid. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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