melasma

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Synonyms: melisma

Antonyms: melisma

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|pathology}} A tan or dark [[skin]] [[discoloration]], particularly common in [[pregnant]] women, thought to be caused by the stimulation of [[melanocyte]]s by [[estrogen]] and [[progesterone]].

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