‖ morphœa Med.
(mɔːˈfiːə)
[mod.L.: see morphew.]
A sclerodermatous disease.
| 1874 T. R. Jones & Siev. Phys. Anat. 94 The skin disease called Morphœa. 1899 Allbutt's Syst. Med. VIII. 680 Morphœa generally appears as yellowish white, waxy or ivory like spots, surrounded by a rosy or purplish areola. |