bạch bì

Bác sĩ đang giải thích về bệnh bạch bì cho một bệnh nhân.

Definition

1. Noun (Medical Term):
   • Leukoderma / Vitiligo: A dermatological condition characterized by the loss of skin pigmentation, resulting in white patches on the skin. It is often used synonymously with "bạch biến" (vitiligo) in common medical parlance.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bác sĩ chẩn đoán bệnh nhân mắc bệnh bạch bì. (The doctor diagnosed the patient with leukoderma.)
  • Các mảng bạch bì trên da có thể lan rộng theo thời gian. (The patches of leukoderma on the skin can spread over time.)

Advanced Usage

• While "bạch bì" is a recognized medical term, in contemporary Vietnamese medical practice, the term "bạch biến" (vitiligo) is more commonly and specifically used.

Variants and Related Words

• Bạch biến (n): Vitiligo. The more precise and modern term for the same condition.
  • Bạch biến là một rối loạn do hệ miễn dịch gây ra. (Vitiligo is a disorder caused by the immune system.)

Synonyms

• Leukoderma: A general medical term for localized loss of skin pigmentation.
• Vitiligo: A specific, common autoimmune disorder causing leukoderma.

Notes on Usage

• "Bạch bì" is a specialized term primarily found in medical or formal contexts. In everyday conversation, describing the symptoms ("mảng da trắng" - white skin patches) or using the term "bạch biến" is more typical.