erythrokeratodermia variabilis

English

Etymology

Coined by Dutch physician Samuel Mendes da Costa; erythrokeratodermia (a class of diseases) +‎ Latin variabilis (“variable”), from erythro- +‎ kerato- +‎ -derma +‎ -ia.

Noun

erythrokeratodermia variabilis (uncountable)

1. A rare genetic skin disorder characterized by hyperkeratosis, lesions, or dark markings on the skin; Mendes da Costa syndrome.