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chloasma

Syllabification: (chlo·as·ma)
Pronunciation: /klōˈazmə/
Definition of chloasma

noun

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

Origin:

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

chloasma in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of chloasma in the British & World English dictionary