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单词 melasma
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Definition of melasma in English:

melasma

noun mɪˈlazmə
Medicine
  • Originally: †an ulcer caused by venous stasis (obsolete). Later: any of various disorders characterized by patchy or generalized hyperpigmentation of the skin; specifically hyperpigmentation of the face (also called chloasma).

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Gale (c1507–1567), surgeon. From ancient Greek μέλασμα black spot from μελαίνειν to blacken (from μελαν-, μέλας black: see melano-) + -σμα, extended form of -μα.

Definition of melasma in US English:

melasma

nounmɪˈlazmə
Medicine
  • Originally: †an ulcer caused by venous stasis (obsolete). Later: any of various disorders characterized by patchy or generalized hyperpigmentation of the skin; specifically hyperpigmentation of the face (also called chloasma).

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Gale (c1507–1567), surgeon. From ancient Greek μέλασμα black spot from μελαίνειν to blacken (from μελαν-, μέλας black: see melano-) + -σμα, extended form of -μα.

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