nummular

adjective num·mu·lar \ˈnəm-yə-lər\

Definition of NUMMULAR

: characterized by circular or oval lesions or drops <nummular dermatitis>

French nummulaire, from Latin nummulus, diminutive of nummus coin, probably from Greek nomimos customary, from nomos

First Known Use: 1846

Medical Dictionary

adjective num·mu·lar \ˈnəm-yə-lər\

: circular or oval in shape <nummular lesions>

: characterized by circular or oval lesions or drops <nummular dermatitis> <nummular sputum>

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