Associations to the word «Melasma»

Wiktionary

MELASMA, noun. (medicine) A tan or dark skin discoloration, particularly common in pregnant women, thought to be caused by the stimulation of melanocytes by estrogen and progesterone.

Dictionary definition

MELASMA, noun. A tan discoloration of a woman's face that is associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives.

Wise words

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