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milium

/mɪˈliəm/ noun · British & US
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What does milium mean?

noun

A small, hard, white or yellowish spot on the skin, especially on the face or hands, caused by a keratin plug in a sebaceous gland. A small, hard, white or yellowish spot on the skin, especially on the face or hands, caused by a keratin plug in a sebaceous gland.

Example

"The dermatologist examined the milium on her patient's nose."

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