en coup de sabre
"En coup de sabre" describes a rare skin condition that appears as a linear, depressed scar on the forehead or scalp, reminiscent of a sword wound.
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Definition
C2Dermatology
(technical, medical)A rare form of localized scleroderma presenting as a linear, indented scar on the forehead or scalp.
Example
- The patient was diagnosed with en coup de sabre, which explained the linear scar on his forehead.
- En coup de sabre often involves a noticeable indentation resembling a sword strike.