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A tan discoloration of a woman's face that is associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives
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melasma
Word definitions for melasma in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Melasma \Me*las"ma\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? black spot.] (Med.) A dark discoloration of the skin, usually local; as, Addison's melasma, or Addison's disease. -- Me*las"mic , a.
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context medicine English) A tan or dark skin discoloration, particularly common in pregnant women, thought to be caused by the stimulation of melanocytes by estrogen and progesterone.
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a tan discoloration of a woman's face that is associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives [syn: chloasma , mask of pregnancy ]
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Melasma (also known as Chloasma faciei , or the mask of pregnancy when present in pregnant women ) is a tan or dark skin discoloration. Although it can affect anyone, melasma is particularly common in women, especially pregnant women and those who are taking ...