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baboon syndrome

baboon syndrome noun: a systemic dermatitis characterized by well-demarcated patches of erythema distributed symmetrically on the buttocks.

Noun

baboon syndrome (uncountable)

  1. A systemic dermatitis characterized by well-demarcated patches of erythema distributed symmetrically on the buttocks.
    Synonyms:
    SDRIFE

Synonyms of baboon syndrome

Origin of baboon syndrome

From the resemblance to the distinctive red buttocks displayed by female baboons.

Questions about baboon syndrome

What does baboon syndrome mean?
Baboon syndrome means a systemic dermatitis characterized by well-demarcated patches of erythema distributed symmetrically on the buttocks.
What part of speech is baboon syndrome?
Baboon syndrome is a noun.

Words near baboon syndrome in the dictionary

  1. babools
  2. baboom
  3. baboon
  4. baboon spider
  5. baboon spiders
  6. baboon syndrome
  7. baboon-monkey
  8. baboon-monkeys
  9. babooneries
  10. baboonery
  11. babooness

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