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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   melasma; a cutaneous condition with yellow or yellowish-brown pigmented spot countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a tan discoloration of a woman's face that is associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

mask of pregnancymelasma

Etymology

From Ancient Greek χλωρός (khlōrós, “pale green”)

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