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Aleppo boil
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What's The Definition Of Aleppo boil?
[n] leishmaniasis of the skin; characterized by ulcerative skin lesions
Synonyms | Synonyms for Aleppo boil: cutaneous leishmaniasis | Delhi boil | Old World leishmaniasis | oriental sore | tropical sore Related Terms | Find terms related to Aleppo boil: See Also | leishmaniasis | leishmaniosis Aleppo boil In Webster's Dictionary \A*lep"po boil\, button \button\, or evil \evil\ .
(Med.)
A chronic skin affection terminating in an ulcer, most
commonly of the face. It is endemic along the Mediterranean,
and is probably due to a specific bacillus. Called also
{Aleppo ulcer}, {Biskara boil}, {Delhi boil}, {Oriental
sore}, etc.
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