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kaposi
UK /kəˈpəʊsi/US /kəˈpoʊsi/
词源
Named after Moritz Kaposi (1837–1902), the Hungarian dermatologist who first described the disease in 1872.
noun
❶ 卡波西肉瘤，一种与免疫系统受损相关的癌症，常见于艾滋病患者，表现为皮肤或内脏的紫色病变。
“Kaposi sarcoma often appears as purple spots on the skin.”
（卡波西肉瘤常表现为皮肤上的紫色斑点。）
“Patients with AIDS are at higher risk of developing Kaposi sarcoma.”
（艾滋病患者患卡波西肉瘤的风险更高。）
同义词:KS, Kaposi's sarcoma
常见短语
Kaposi sarcoma — 指由人类疱疹病毒8型（HHV-8）引起的恶性肿瘤，常见于免疫缺陷人群。
“Early detection of Kaposi sarcoma can improve treatment outcomes.”
（早期发现卡波西肉瘤可以提高治疗效果。）