chloasma Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a tan discoloration of a woman's face that is associated with pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives
    melasma; mask of pregnancy.

WordNet


Chlo*as"ma noun
Etymology
Gr. to be green.
Definitions
  1. (Med.) A cutaneous affection characterized by yellow or yellowish brown pigmented spots.

Webster 1913