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A superficial affection of the skin, characterized by irregular patches of thin scales which are shed in branlike particles.

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  1. n. A superficial affection of the skin, characterized by irregular patches of thin scales which are shed in branlike particles.
  2. n. any of several skin disorders characterized by shedding dry flakes of skin
  3. A superficial affection of the skin, characterized by irregular patches of thin scales which are shed in branlike particles. Pityriasis versicolor Etym: [NL.] (Med.), a parasitic disease of the skin, characterized by the development of reddish or brownish patches.
  4. A superficial affection of the skin, characterized by irregularpatches of thin scales which are shed in branlike particles.Pityriasis versicolor Etym: [NL.] (Med.), a parasitic disease of theskin, characterized by the development of reddish or brownishpatches.
  5. n. any of several skin disorders characterized by shedding dry flakes of skin