melasma

/məˈlæzmə/
/məˈlæzmə/
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Definitions of melasma
  1. noun
    a tan discoloration of a woman's face that is associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives
    synonyms: chloasma, mask of pregnancy
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    symptom
    (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
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