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a silvery streak occurring typically on the abdomen or thighs and caused by stretching of the skin over a short period of time, as during pregnancy or rapid weight gain.
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Universalium. 2010.
stretch mark
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stretch mark — n [C usually plural] a mark left on your skin as a result of it stretching too much, especially during ↑pregnancy … Dictionary of contemporary English
stretch mark — stretch ,mark noun count a white line that can appear on someone s skin after they have lost a lot of weight or had a baby … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
stretch mark — stretch′ mark n. med pat a silvery streak occurring typically on the abdomen or thighs and caused by stretching of the skin over a short period of time, as during rapid weight gain … From formal English to slang
stretch mark — n. a thin line or wrinkle that forms in the skin, esp. of the abdomen, hips, or thighs, after the dermis has been stretched excessively in a short period of time due to pregnancy, obesity, etc … English World dictionary
stretch mark — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms stretch mark : singular stretch mark plural stretch marks a white line that can appear on someone s skin after they have lost a lot of weight or have had a baby … English dictionary
stretch mark — noun a narrow band resulting from tension on the skin (as on abdominal skin after pregnancy) • Topics: ↑pregnancy, ↑gestation, ↑maternity • Hypernyms: ↑band, ↑banding, ↑stria, ↑striation * * * a si … Useful english dictionary
stretch mark — noun 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 … Wiktionary
stretch mark — n. thin shiny marks or lines on the front or sides of a woman s body which appear after pregnancy; narrow marks or lines that result from tension on the skin after rapid weight loss or gain … English contemporary dictionary
stretch — 1. verb a) To lengthen by pulling. I stretched the rubber band until it almost broke. b) To lengthen when pulled. The rubber band stretched almost to the breaking point. 2. noun … Wiktionary
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