"lichen sclerosus" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lichen sclerosus (uncountable)
  1. (pathology) A chronic inflammatory skin disease, often affecting the genitals. Wikipedia link: lichen sclerosus Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Diseases Synonyms: LS [initialism] Hyponyms: balanitis xerotica obliterans
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