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Noun: melasma
  1. A tan discolouration of a woman's face that is associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives
    "She developed melasma during her second trimester";
    - chloasma, mask of pregnancy

Derived forms: melasmas

Type of: symptom

Encyclopedia: Melasma