Alphosises

/ælˈfoʊsɪzɪz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of alphosis; multiple cases or instances of the skin condition characterized by white patches.

Etymology

Regular plural of alphosis, using the English '-es' suffix applied to the Greek-derived medical term ending in '-sis'.

Kelly Says

Medical plurals are funny—you take an ancient Greek disease name and make it plural English! It shows how medical language is this beautiful hybrid of Greek roots and English grammar.

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