noun
- Plural of lentigo; small, flat, brownish spots on the skin, typically caused by sun exposure or aging.
Usage: Medical/dermatological term; Plural form; singular is 'lentigo'
Examples
- The dermatologist examined the lentigines on the patient's hands and face.
- Solar lentigines are common in people who have spent significant time in the sun.
- She consulted a specialist about removing the lentigines that had developed over the years.
- Lentigines typically appear as the skin ages and accumulates sun damage.
- The treatment plan addressed both the lentigines and other signs of photoaging.