Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Dark discoloration of the skin; melasma.
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- noun pathology An unusual
darkening of theskin
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun abnormally dark skin caused by increased deposits of melatonin
Etymologies
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From melano- + -derma
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Examples
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Some people with hyperthyroidism get a bronzed appearance to the skin melanoderma and even melasma on the cheeks.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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Some people with hyperthyroidism get a bronzed appearance to the skin melanoderma and even melasma on the cheeks.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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Some people with hyperthyroidism get a bronzed appearance to the skin melanoderma and even melasma on the cheeks.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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