# baboon syndrome

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A systemic dermatitis characterized by well-demarcated patches of erythema distributed symmetrically on the buttocks.

## Etymology
From the resemblance to the distinctive red buttocks displayed by female baboons.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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