chloasma

noun

chlo·​as·​ma klō-ˈaz-mə How to pronounce chloasma (audio)
plural chloasmata -mət-ə How to pronounce chloasma (audio)
: irregular brownish or blackish spots especially on the face that occur sometimes in pregnancy and in disorders of or functional changes in the uterus and ovaries

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“Chloasma.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/chloasma. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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