English Explanatory Dictionary

Casal collar

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The presence of an erythematous pigmented skin rash in the distribution of a broad collar, seen in patients with pellagra as a result of niacin deficiency.

Word forms

Casal collar Casal collars

Etymology

Named after Gaspar Casal, who first described pellagra.

Synonyms

Casal necklace Casal's collar Casal's necklace
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