Wickham stria
Wickham stria noun: any of the whitish lines visible in the papules of lichen planus and other dermatoses, typically in the oral mucosa.
Noun
Wickham stria (plural Wickham striae)
- Any of the whitish lines visible in the papules of lichen planus and other dermatoses, typically in the oral mucosa.
Forms of Wickham stria
| plural | Wickham striae |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Wickham's stria |
Origin of Wickham stria
Named after Louis Frédéric Wickham.
Questions about Wickham stria
- What does Wickham stria mean?
- Wickham stria means any of the whitish lines visible in the papules of lichen planus and other dermatoses, typically in the oral mucosa.
- What part of speech is Wickham stria?
- Wickham stria is a noun.
- What is the plural of Wickham stria?
- The plural of Wickham stria is Wickham striae.
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