Melasma
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Melasma is a noun meaning (pathology) A tan or dark skin discoloration, particularly common in pregnant women, thought to be caused by the stimulation of melanocytes by estrogen and progesterone.
Meaning
(pathology) A tan or dark skin discoloration, particularly common in pregnant women, thought to be caused by the stimulation of melanocytes by estrogen and progesterone.
Word Forms
- melasmus
Synonyms for melasma
Depending on context, synonyms include melas, chloasma.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chloasma, melanoderma, melanosis, melanodermia, melanoacanthoma, melas.
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