How Do You Spell GUTTATE?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈʌte͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "Guttate" is spelled with two syllables and pronounced as "GUH-tayt" in IPA phonetic transcription. This word is derived from the Latin word "gutta" which means "a drop". It is commonly used in medical terminology to describe a specific type of skin rash that appears in the form of small droplets. The correct spelling of "Guttate" is important for accurate communication and medical diagnosis. It is always important to double-check the spelling of medical terms to avoid any confusion or misinterpretation.

GUTTATE Meaning and Definition

1. Guttate is an adjective that is primarily used in medical terms to describe a particular type of skin condition. Derived from the Latin word "gutta," which means "drop," guttate refers to the appearance of small, drop-like lesions or spots on the skin. These lesions are typically red, round, and smaller than the size of a coin. Guttate skin lesions are often scattered or spread in a uniform manner across the affected area, resembling a rash or an outbreak.

   The term guttate is commonly associated with guttate psoriasis, a specific form of psoriasis characterized by the presence of these small, teardrop-shaped lesions on the skin. Guttate psoriasis typically occurs following a streptococcal throat infection and is often seen in children and young adults. It is thought to be an immune-mediated response triggered by the bacterial infection.

   In addition to guttate psoriasis, guttate is also occasionally used to describe other skin conditions or lesions that have a similar appearance, such as guttate hypomelanosis, which refers to small, scattered spots of lighter skin color.

   Outside of the medical context, guttate can occasionally be used metaphorically to describe other things that appear in small, drop-like shapes, such as guttate patterns found in ceramics or textiles. However, this usage is less common and tends to be specific to certain industries or artistic domains.

2. Of the shape of, or resembling, a drop, characterizing certain cutaneous lesions.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for GUTTATE

• futtate
• vuttate
• buttate
• huttate
• yuttate
• tuttate
• gyttate
• ghttate
• gjttate
• gittate
• g8ttate
• g7ttate
• gurtate
• guftate
• gugtate
• guytate
• gu6tate
• gu5tate
• gutrate
• gutfate

Etymology of GUTTATE

The word "guttate" comes from the Latin word "guttatus", which means "spotted" or "dotted". It is derived from the verb "guttare", meaning "to drop". This term is used medically to describe a skin condition where small, red, drop-shaped spots appear on the body.