Fordyce spot en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after the American dermatologist John Addison Fordyce who described them in 1896.
Meanings
- (in-plural) A sebaceous gland which appears as a yellow-white bump on the skin, most commonly on the lips, cheeks, gums, or genitalia.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordyce's spot | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Fordyce spots | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Fordyce's disease · Fordyce disease