Blaschko's lines
Blaschko's lines noun: lines of normal cell development in the skin, which become visible in certain diseases.
Noun
Blaschko's lines pl (normally plural, singular Blaschko's line)
- Lines of normal cell development in the skin, which become visible in certain diseases.
- Synonyms:
- lines of Blaschko
Synonyms of Blaschko's lines
Forms of Blaschko's lines
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Origin of Blaschko's lines
Named after German dermatologist Alfred Blaschko, who is credited with their first demonstration in 1901.
Questions about Blaschko's lines
- What does Blaschko's lines mean?
- Blaschko's lines means lines of normal cell development in the skin, which become visible in certain diseases.
- What part of speech is Blaschko's lines?
- Blaschko's lines is a noun.
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