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Definition of Chloasma

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

Definition of Chloasma

1. n. A cutaneous affection characterized by yellow or yellowish brown pigmented spots.

Definition of Chloasma

1. Noun. (medicine) melasma; a cutaneous condition with yellow or yellowish-brown pigmented spots ¹

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Definition of Chloasma

1. a skin discoloration [n -MAS or -MATA]

Medical Definition of Chloasma

1. Melasma cholasma hepaticum a term formerly used to refer to circumscribed facial hyperpigmentation resembling melasma that may occur as a cutaneous manifestation of chronic liver disease. Origin: Gr. Chloazein = to be green This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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