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Nummular — means something coin shaped, such as: Nummular dermatitis Nummular psoriasis This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link … Wikipedia
Nummular — Num mu*lar, Nummulary Num mu*la*ry, a. [L. nummularius, fr. nummulus, dim. of nummus a coin: cf. F. nummulaire.] [1913 Webster] 1. Of or pertaining to coin or money; pecuniary; as, the nummulary talent. [1913 Webster] 2. (Pathol.) Having the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
nummular — [num′yo͞o lər] adj. [L nummularius < nummulus, dim. of nummus, a coin < Gr nomimos, legal < nomos: see NOMY] coin shaped; circular or oval … English World dictionary
nummular — 1. Discoid or coin shaped; denoting the thick mucous or mucopurulent sputum in certain respiratory diseases, so called because of the disc shape assumed when it is flattened on the bottom of a sputum mug containing water or transparent… … Medical dictionary
nummular — ˈnəmyələ(r) adjective Etymology: French nummulaire, from Latin nummulus (diminutive of nummus coin) + French aire ar 1. : circular or oval in shape nummular lesions 2. a. : marked by circula … Useful english dictionary
nummular — adjective Etymology: French nummulaire, from Latin nummulus, diminutive of nummus coin, probably from Greek nomimos customary, from nomos Date: 1846 characterized by circular or oval lesions or drops < nummular dermatitis > … New Collegiate Dictionary
nummular — /num yeuh leuhr/, adj. 1. pertaining to coins or money; nummary. 2. having the shape of a coin; flat and circular or oval in form. 3. Pathol. composed of round, flat disks: nummular skin lesions. [1725 35; < L nummul(i) petty cash, small change… … Universalium
Nummular dermatitis — Classification and external resources ICD 10 L30.0 ICD 9 692.9 … Wikipedia
nummular dermatitis — nummular eczematous dermatitis see under eczema … Medical dictionary
Nummular eczema — Coin shaped patches of irritated skin most common on the arms, back, buttocks, and lower legs that may be crusted, scaling, and extremely itchy. The word nummular is taken from the Latin nummus, a small coin. * * * eczema presenting in discrete,… … Medical dictionary
