kraurosis vulvae

kraurosis vulvae definition - medical

krau·ro·sis vul·vae (krô-rōˈsĭs vŭlˈvē)

noun
Atrophy and shrinkage of the skin of the vagina and vulva often accompanied by a chronic inflammatory reaction in the deeper tissues. Also called leukokraurosis.

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