vitiligo

Definition

A chronic medical condition that causes loss of skin pigment, resulting in irregular white patches on the body.

Etymology

The word comes from the Latin 'vitiligo,' which is thought to be derived from 'vitium,' meaning a blemish or defect. It entered medical Latin to describe skin conditions characterized by white patches.

In the news

Although the word appears in the article's side navigation as a medical topic, it is not discussed in the text, which focuses exclusively on post-pandemic pediatric mental health trends. It is listed as one of many clinical conditions cataloged in the publication's medical library.

Kids received mental health treatment in record numbers after pandemic, records show

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