stretch mark
See also: stretchmark
English
Noun
stretch mark (plural stretch marks)
- Any 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 sg, striae pl
- striae atrophicae
- striae distensae
- striae gravidarum
- vergetures
Translations
stripes on the surface of the skin
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