liver spots

plural noun

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Redmayne’s overt physical transformation here is interesting enough: Note the convincing liver spots and topographically ornate facial lines. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2024 Hyperpigmentation – sometimes called age spots, sunspots or liver spots – can result from internal and external factors, such as hormone levels and UV exposure, and contributes to skin aging. New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2024 Dark spots caused by melasma and sun or liver spots may be more difficult to treat at home. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 June 2024 Simon’s interest in the physical grows more apparent too: Bodies, with their fine lines, liver spots and decreasing elasticity, measure time’s progress. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Aug. 2023 Also known as dark spots, age spots, or liver spots, hyperpigmentation is caused by an overproduction of melanin and manifests as patches that are deeper in color than your natural skin tone. Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2023 Hello, wrinkles, liver spots and cancers. Kerry Hanson, University Of California, Discover Magazine, 31 May 2017 The first is Tom in 1996, with a head of hair and a face free of liver spots. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 21 June 2021 His eyes are glistening beads under bushy eyebrows, spittle dribbles down his scraggly beard, liver spots decorate his weathered face. Carvell Wallace, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1684, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of liver spots was in 1684

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“Liver spots.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liver%20spots. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

liver spots

noun plural
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