Medical Term:
butterfly
Pronunciation: bŭt′er-flī
Definition:
- Any structure or apparatus shaped like a butterfly with outstretched wings.
- A scaling erythematous lesion on each cheek, joined by a narrow band across the nose; seen in lupus erythematosus and seborrheic dermatitis.
Synonym(s): butterfly eruption, butterfly patch, butterfly rash
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