Marjolin (en. Marjolin)

/maʁ.ʒo.lɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A skin lesion that can develop in a scar, often malignant.

The marjolin is a rare but serious complication of a scar.

Le marjolin est une complication rare mais sérieuse d'une cicatrice.

A malignant tumor that appears on scarred skin.

The doctors diagnosed a marjolin on his arm.

Les médecins ont diagnostiqué un marjolin sur son bras.

The term 'marjolin' comes from the name of a person who described this condition.

marjolin léo

A reference to marjolin in medical literature.

marjolin léo

marjolin scar

A scar that could evolve into a marjolin.

cicatrice marjolin

lesion

An alteration of the skin or another tissue.

lésion

scar

A mark resulting from the healing of a wound.

cicatrice

A colloquial term referring to a tumor that appeared on a scar.

Look at this marjolin, it looks like it's getting serious.

Regarde ce marjolin, ça a l'air de devenir grave.

Used to describe a suspicious lesion.

If it gets worse, we'll need to consult about this marjolin.

Si ça s'aggrave, il faudra consulter pour ce marjolin.