Lupus livido is a medical condition characterized by purplish patches on the skin. The spelling of the term is based on the Latin words lupus, meaning wolf, and livido, meaning livid or dusky. The phonetic transcription for this term is /ˈluːpəs lɪˈvɪdoʊ/. The letter "u" is pronounced as in "book", the "i" as in "bit", and the "o" as in "so". The stress is on the second syllable of "livido". Proper spelling of medical terminology is crucial to ensure clear communication among healthcare professionals.
Persistent cyanotic lesions on the extremities, possibly allied to the eruption of Raynaud's disease.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.