noun
- A small, flat, brownish spot on the skin, typically caused by sun exposure or aging.
Usage: Medical/dermatological term; Plural: lentigines or lentigos
Examples
- The dermatologist examined the lentigo on the patient's arm.
- After years of sun exposure, she developed several lentigines on her face.
- A lentigo is usually harmless but should be monitored for changes.
- The brown lentigo appeared gradually over the course of several months.
- Unlike freckles, a lentigo does not fade in winter.
- He consulted a doctor about the dark lentigo on his shoulder.