scutulum

scutulum definition - medical

scu·tu·lum (skyo͞oˈchə-ləm)

noun pl. scu·tu·la (-lə)
The characteristic lesion of favus, appearing as a yellow saucer-shaped crust made up of hyphae and spores.

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