stretch mark

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Synonyms: stretch marks

Antonyms: stretch marks

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|dermatology}} Any of a series of red (or purple or faded), [[irregular]] stripes on the surface of the [[skin]] caused by rapid growth of the [[tissue]]s lying just underneath. They may appear as a result of [[pregnancy]], [[puberty]], [[obesity]], rapid [[muscle]] growth or [[family history]].

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