Definition

A skin disease that spreads easily and is common in tropical regions, causing thickening and discoloration of the skin.

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with pinta after noticing the skin changes.

Conversation

Have you heard about the skin condition called pinta?

Yeah, I read it can really affect people in tropical areas.

It sounds pretty serious, especially with how it causes skin discoloration.

Definitely, I hope there are good treatments available for pinta.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'pinta' originates from Spanish, meaning 'to paint' or 'a painting'.

Memory Tip

Think of the Spanish word for painting, 'pinta', to remember that 'pinta' refers to a painted object or the act of painting.

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