Videoephelides

Learn the precise medical terminology for common skin features with our lesson on ephelides. This term refers to the small, light-brown spots more commonly known as freckles, which typically appear due to sun exposure and genetic factors in fair-skinned individuals. We explore the grammatical forms of the word, including its singular form ephelis and the adjective ephelidal. You will also learn how dermatologists distinguish these benign spots from more persistent marks like lentigines. Watch this lesson to master the technical vocabulary used to describe skin characteristics and their seasonal changes.