serpiginous

serpiginous
Creeping; denoting an ulcer or other cutaneous lesion that extends with an arciform border; the margin has a wavy or serpent-like border. [Mediev. L. serpigo- (-gin-), ringworm, fr. L. serpo, to creep]

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ser·pig·i·nous (.)sər-'pij-ə-nəs adj slowly spreading esp healing over in one portion while continuing to advance in another <\serpiginous ulcer>

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adj.
describing a creeping or extending skin lesion, especially one with a wavy edge.

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ser·pig·i·nous (sər-pijґĭ-nəs) [L. serpere to creep] having a wavy or much indented margin.

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