CHLOASMA

chloasma, melasma, mask of pregnancy

(noun) a tan discoloration of a woman’s face that is associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

chloasma (countable and uncountable, plural chloasmas or chloasmata)

(medicine) melasma; a cutaneous condition with yellow or yellowish-brown pigmented spots

Source: Wiktionary


Chlo*as"ma, n. Etym: [Gr. (Med.)

Definition: A cutaneous affection characterized by yellow or yellowish brown pigmented spots.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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