Schamberg's disease

noun

Scham·​berg's disease ˈsham-bərgz- How to pronounce Schamberg's disease (audio)
: a progressive purpuric disorder of the skin especially of the legs characterized by petechiae and patches of orange to brown pigmentation

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“Schamberg's disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Schamberg%27s%20disease. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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