01 n. A superficial affection of the skin, characterized by irregular patches of thin scales which are shed in branlike particles.
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1.
A superficial affection of the skin, characterized by irregular patches of thin scales which are shed in branlike particles.(Med.)
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2.
A disease of domestic animals characterized by dry epithelial scales, and due to digestive disturbances and alteration of the function of the sebaceous glands.(Veter.)
Phrases & compounds
‖Pityriasis versicolor —
[NL.] (Med.), a parasitic disease of the skin, characterized by the development of reddish or brownish patches.