Stretch mark

noun

Definitions

1.nounAny of a series of red, irregular stripes on the surface of the skin caused by rapid growth of the tissues lying just underneath. They usually appear as a result of pregnancy, puberty or obesity, but can also be caused by rapid muscle growth.

Synonyms

stria striae striae atrophicae striae distensae striae gravidarum vergetures strawberry mark strophulus dermatoma dermatographia herald patch proud flesh

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