How to Pronounce Flegel Disease
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Flegel Disease Pronunciation
FLAY-gel dih-ZEEZ
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
FLAY
stress here
gel dih
ZEEZ
stress here
3 syllables
What is Flegel Disease?
Also called hyperkeratosis lenticularis perstans, this is a rare, chronic skin disorder causing small, reddish-brown, scaly papules on the lower legs and feet that persist indefinitely. It is thought to be inherited and is characterized by abnormal keratinization.
Questions About Flegel Disease
How do you pronounce Flegel Disease?
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Flegel Disease is pronounced FLAY-gel dih-ZEEZ. The first part rhymes with "say," the second part sounds like "gull," and the last part rhymes with "please."
Which syllable do you stress when saying Flegel Disease?
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You stress the first syllable: FLAY-gel dih-ZEEZ. Put more emphasis and volume on "FLAY" and say the rest more lightly. A common mistake is stressing the second syllable (flay-GEL), but that's incorrect.
How do you break Flegel Disease into syllables?
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Flegel Disease breaks into four syllables: FLAY-gel dih-ZEEZ. The word "Flegel" has two syllables, and "Disease" has two syllables.
What does the word "disease" mean in Flegel Disease?
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In medical terms, "disease" simply means a medical condition or disorder. So Flegel Disease is a condition named after Flegel—the person who first described it.
What is the long medical name for Flegel Disease?
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The longer name is hyperkeratosis lenticularis perstans (pronounced hy-per-ker-uh-TOH-sis len-tick-yuh-LAIR-is PER-stanz). Most people just call it Flegel Disease because the longer name is difficult to say and remember.
Is Flegel Disease often abbreviated?
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Flegel Disease doesn't have a commonly used abbreviation in everyday medical language. Doctors usually say either "Flegel Disease" or the full term "hyperkeratosis lenticularis perstans."
What does hyperkeratosis mean in the long name?
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The word "hyperkeratosis" comes from Greek roots: "hyper" means excessive, and "keratosis" refers to abnormal growth of a tough protein called keratin. So hyperkeratosis describes an overgrowth condition.
How would you use Flegel Disease in a sentence?
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You might read or hear something like: "The patient was diagnosed with Flegel Disease after a dermatologist examined the skin lesions." Or: "Flegel Disease is a rare condition that doctors don't see very often."