MELASMA

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


Me*las"ma, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)

Definition: A dark discoloration of the skin, usually local; as, Addison's melasma, or Addison's disease.

– Me*las"mic, a.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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SUFFOCATION

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