1. Resembling lichen. 2. Accentuation of normal skin markings observed in cases of chronic eczema. 3. Microscopically resembling lichen planus.
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li·chen·oid 'lī-kə-.nȯid adj resembling lichen <a \lichenoid eruption> <\lichenoid dermatitis>
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adj.
describing any skin disease that resembles lichen planus.
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li·chen·oid (liґkən-oid) resembling the skin lesions known as lichen.Medical dictionary. 2011.