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Recent Examples of discoid
Some target the hair follicles or scalp specifically—like alopecia areata and discoid lupus erythematosus—while others (such as thyroid disease) affect another part of the body and can cause hair loss as one of many symptoms, Dr. Lo Sicco explains.
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Krissy Brady, SELF, 5 Mar. 2024
The reasons for this discrepancy aren’t clear, but the answer could be tied to other discoid eczema risk factors.
—Stephanie Watson, SELF, 8 Apr. 2022
Dermatologists sometimes refer to this eczema type as discoid eczema, another reference to its signature circular marks.
—Stephanie Watson, SELF, 8 Apr. 2022
Opah are discoid fish, meaning they are shaped like large discs.
—oregonlive, 15 July 2021
This type of eczema—often called nummular eczema or discoid eczema—happens after some kind of skin injury (like a bug bite, burn, or cut), SELF previously reported.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 6 Oct. 2020
It can also be used to treat discoid lupus erythematosus and systemic lupus erythematosus.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 22 May 2020
In addition to malaria, the drug can also be used to treat acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis, discoid lupus erythematosus and systemic lupus erythematosus.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 19 May 2020
When 23-year-old Jokiva Bellard was diagnosed with discoid lupus five years ago, she was devastated.
—Hayley MacMillen, Allure, 23 Jan. 2018
Krissy Brady, SELF, 5 Mar. 2024
The reasons for this discrepancy aren’t clear, but the answer could be tied to other discoid eczema risk factors.
—Stephanie Watson, SELF, 8 Apr. 2022
Dermatologists sometimes refer to this eczema type as discoid eczema, another reference to its signature circular marks.
—Stephanie Watson, SELF, 8 Apr. 2022
Opah are discoid fish, meaning they are shaped like large discs.
—oregonlive, 15 July 2021
This type of eczema—often called nummular eczema or discoid eczema—happens after some kind of skin injury (like a bug bite, burn, or cut), SELF previously reported.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 6 Oct. 2020
It can also be used to treat discoid lupus erythematosus and systemic lupus erythematosus.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 22 May 2020
In addition to malaria, the drug can also be used to treat acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis, discoid lupus erythematosus and systemic lupus erythematosus.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 19 May 2020
When 23-year-old Jokiva Bellard was diagnosed with discoid lupus five years ago, she was devastated.
—Hayley MacMillen, Allure, 23 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discoid
Adjective
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The polar vortex is a gigantic, circular area of cold air high up in the atmosphere that typically spins over the North Pole (as its name suggests).—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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The force of the suction pulls the skin into the cup, breaking small blood vessels under the skin (that’s what causes the circular marks).—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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Related: What's the difference between a total solar eclipse and an annular solar eclipse?—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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There was also an annular solar eclipse in October.—
Tom Hawking,
Popular Science,
26 Dec. 2024
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The snow-cone drink comes in a 16-ounce spherical cup and in mango, strawberry, watermelon and raspberry flavors.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
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The movie will have its spherical premiere on Aug. 28.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
4 Apr. 2025
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Its single, blue-gray, globular stem may produce a big white flower in early summer.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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How to Propagate Red Buckeye Tree In late summer to early fall, red buckeye trees produce globular light brown seed capsules 1 to 2 inches in diameter.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Nov. 2024
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“Discoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discoid. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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