chloasma

chloasma definition - medical

chlo·as·ma (klō-ăzˈmə)

noun pl. chlo·as·ma·ta (-mə-tə)
A patchy brown or dark brown skin discoloration that usually occurs on a woman's face and may result from hormonal changes, as in pregnancy. Also called mask of pregnancy, melasma.

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