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necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum

necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum

(NEK-roh-by-OH-sis lih-POY-dik-ah DY-uh-bet-ih-KOR-um):

a skin condition usually on the lower part of the legs. Lesions can be small or extend over a large area. They are usually
raised, yellow, and waxy in appearance and often have a purple border.
 

 

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