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单词 chloasma
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Definition of chloasma in English:

chloasma

noun kləʊˈazməklōˈazmə
mass noun
  • A temporary condition, typically caused by hormonal changes, in which large brown patches form on the skin.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Other changes include a laxity of the joints, which ultimately may assist labour and birth, and increased brown pigmentation of the skin (‘chloasma’ if in the face).
    • Melasma (also called chloasma) is a condition in which areas of the skin become darker than the surrounding skin.
    • Frequently called the ‘mask of pregnancy,’ melasma (chloasma) differs from the ruborous glow of pregnancy.
    • Melasma (also known as chloasma) is a skin condition in which brown patches occur primarily on the cheekbones, forehead and upper lip.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Greek khloazein 'become green'.

 
 

Definition of chloasma in US English:

chloasma

nounklōˈazmə
  • A temporary condition, typically caused by hormonal changes, in which large brown patches form on the skin, mainly on the face.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Other changes include a laxity of the joints, which ultimately may assist labour and birth, and increased brown pigmentation of the skin (‘chloasma’ if in the face).
    • Melasma (also called chloasma) is a condition in which areas of the skin become darker than the surrounding skin.
    • Frequently called the ‘mask of pregnancy,’ melasma (chloasma) differs from the ruborous glow of pregnancy.
    • Melasma (also known as chloasma) is a skin condition in which brown patches occur primarily on the cheekbones, forehead and upper lip.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Greek khloazein ‘become green’.

 
 
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