Definition of Melasma

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

Exact synonyms: Chloasma, Mask Of Pregnancy
Generic synonyms: Symptom

Definition of Melasma

1. n. A dark discoloration of the skin, usually local; as, Addison's melasma, or Addison's disease.

Definition of Melasma

1. 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. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Melasma

1. A dark discolouration of the skin, usually local; as, Addison's melasma, or Addison's disease. Melasmic. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Black spot. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Melasma

melanotype
melanotypes
melanous
melanovanadite
melanterite
melanterites
melanure
melanurenic acid
melanuria
melanuric
melanuric acid
melaphyre
melaphyres
melarsoprol
melas syndrome
melasma (current term)
melasma gravidarum
melasma universale
melasmic
melastatin
melastatine
melastoma
melastomaceous
melastome
melatonin
melatonin deacetylase
melatonins

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