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Melasma

Melasma Meaning & Definition
Melasma Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Melasma?

[n] a tan discoloration of a woman's face that is associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives

Synonyms | Synonyms for Melasma: chloasma | mask of pregnancy

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See Also | symptom

Melasma In Webster's Dictionary

\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.

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