Medical Term:
tattoo
Pronunciation: ta-tū′
Definition:
- A deliberate decorative implanting or injecting of indelible pigments into the skin or the tinctorial effect of accidental implantation.
- To produce such an effect. The procedure, historically and geographically widespread, is associated with risks of infection. Removal is difficult, with pulsed laser treatment offering low risks of scarring.
[Tahiti, tatu]
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
