queratosis seborreica
/keɾatosis seboreika/from spelling rules
The English phrase seborrheic keratosis is translated into Spanish as queratosis seborreica.
This term refers to a common noncancerous skin growth that often appears as a brown or black warty lesion.
Which one should you use?
While queratosis seborreica is the standard term, you may also encounter queratosis senil in more casual contexts.
Did you know?
- While queratosis seborreica is the clinical term, many Spanish speakers refer to these growths as verrugas seniles or simply 'old age warts', even though they are not true warts caused by a virus.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, these lesions are colloquially called manchas de la edad, a term that also describes liver spots, leading to frequent confusion between different types of skin aging.
- Spanish medical texts often distinguish between queratosis seborreica and queratosis actínica, the latter of which is caused by sun exposure and is considered precancerous.
Examples in context
- Tengo queratosis seborreica en la caraI have seborrheic keratosis on my face
- El médico confirmó que es una queratosis seborreica.The doctor confirmed that it is a seborrheic keratosis.
- Esa mancha oscura parece una queratosis seborreica.That dark spot looks like a seborrheic keratosis.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are talking about a skin mark during a routine checkup.
- Mateo¿Qué es esta marca en mi espalda, María?What is this mark on my back, María?
- MaríaParece una queratosis seborreica, pero deberías consultarlo.It looks like a seborrheic keratosis, but you should consult a doctor.
- Mateo¿Es algo malo para mi salud?Is it something bad for my health?
- MaríaNo, Mateo, es una lesión benigna.No, Mateo, it is a benign lesion.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
