discoid

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Recent Examples of discoid Some target the hair follicles or scalp specifically—like alopecia areata and discoid lupus erythematosus—while others (such as thyroid disease) affect another part of the body and can cause hair loss as one of many symptoms, Dr. Lo Sicco explains. Krissy Brady, SELF, 5 Mar. 2024 The reasons for this discrepancy aren’t clear, but the answer could be tied to other discoid eczema risk factors. Stephanie Watson, SELF, 8 Apr. 2022 Dermatologists sometimes refer to this eczema type as discoid eczema, another reference to its signature circular marks. Stephanie Watson, SELF, 8 Apr. 2022 Opah are discoid fish, meaning they are shaped like large discs. oregonlive, 15 July 2021 This type of eczema—often called nummular eczema or discoid eczema—happens after some kind of skin injury (like a bug bite, burn, or cut), SELF previously reported. Korin Miller, SELF, 6 Oct. 2020 It can also be used to treat discoid lupus erythematosus and systemic lupus erythematosus. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 22 May 2020 In addition to malaria, the drug can also be used to treat acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis, discoid lupus erythematosus and systemic lupus erythematosus. Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 19 May 2020 When 23-year-old Jokiva Bellard was diagnosed with discoid lupus five years ago, she was devastated. Hayley MacMillen, Allure, 23 Jan. 2018
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Adjective
  • The 250-cc bike gets bobber-like styling, with a floating seat, tubular frame, retro lighting, and a simple circular dash.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2025
  • So this transition and opportunity for India to be a leader in low carbon more circular material production, is not just for the Indian marketplace.
    Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Related: What's the difference between a total solar eclipse and an annular solar eclipse?
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 Mar. 2025
  • There was also an annular solar eclipse in October.
    Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The 63 spherical villas resemble seashells, and those hovering over the water form a ring, a striking visual signature for the hotel.
    Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Button Bush The button bush features spherical flower heads abounding with tiny white blooms from June until September.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Its single, blue-gray, globular stem may produce a big white flower in early summer.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025
  • How to Propagate Red Buckeye Tree In late summer to early fall, red buckeye trees produce globular light brown seed capsules 1 to 2 inches in diameter.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024

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“Discoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discoid. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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