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chloasma

Pronunciation: /kləʊˈazmə/
Definition of chloasma

noun

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

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek khloazein 'become green'

chloasma in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of chloasma in the US English dictionary