rupia

rupia definition - medical

ru·pi·a (ro͞oˈpē-ə)

plural noun
  1. Ulcers that develop in late secondary syphilis and are covered with yellowish or brown crusts.
  2. See yaws.

Related Forms:

  • ruˈpi·al adjective

The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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