discoid

Definition of discoidnext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of discoid The main difference between my form of lupus and other variations of the disease is that discoid lupus is cutaneous, or limited to the skin. Amanda Mitchell, Allure, 5 Nov. 2025 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. Krissy Brady, SELF, 5 Mar. 2024 Opah are discoid fish, meaning they are shaped like large discs. oregonlive, 15 July 2021 It can also be used to treat discoid lupus erythematosus and systemic lupus erythematosus. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 22 May 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discoid
Adjective
  • One thing that particularly drew his interest was the idea of discoidal aircraft – what are more popularly known as flying saucers.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Just a mile and a half down a country lane is Oldstead and the Black Swan, but ask about the circular walking route that Tommy’s dad drew.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Donnie has made his way to a big, circular room within the mansion where several men are participating in orgy events.
    Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • February’s new moon coincides with the Lunar New Year — and an annular solar eclipse.
    NATHANIEL LEVINE, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Parts of Earth can see an annular solar eclipse.
    Joshua Bessex, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • For the uninitiated, the Orb is a spherical piece of hardware whose ostensible purpose is to protect the internet from the influx of AI.
    Billy Perrigo, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Drone soccer requires pilots to maneuver spherical drones through an opposing goal.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Also known as a globular stink bug, these invasive bugs are similar to stink bugs that come indoors looking for warmth for the winter.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
  • Andys has outdoor balcony seating or, inside, cozy blue-velvet banquettes under a cluster of globular light fixtures.
    Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025

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“Discoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discoid. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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