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birthmark
(redirected from vascular birthmark)

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birth·mark  (bûrthmärk)
n.
A mole or blemish present on the skin from birth; a nevus.

birthmark [ˈbɜːθˌmɑːk]
n
(Medicine / Gynaecology & Obstetrics) a blemish or new growth on skin formed before birth, usually brown or dark red; naevus
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.birthmark - a blemish on the skin that is formed before birth
blemish, mar, defect - a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body); "a facial blemish"
nevus flammeus, port-wine stain - a flat birthmark varying from pink to purple

birthmark
noun naevus, mole, blemish, port wine stain, strawberry mark a routine operation to remove a birthmark
Translations
birthmark [ˈbɜːθmɑːk] Nantojo m, marca f de nacimiento
birthmark [ˈbɜːrθmɑːrk] nenvie f, tache f de naissance
birth mother n (= biological mother) → mère f biologique
birthmark [ˈbɜːθˌmɑːk] nvoglia (sulla pelle)


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It is used for hair removal, facial and body vein removal, vascular birthmarks, pimples, facial rejuvenation, and collagen stimulation.
Families affected by a vascular birthmark have an opportunity to receive an informal diagnosis at the 2010 Vascular Birthmarks Conference on Saturday, October 9, beginning at 8:30 a.
Byline: ANI Washington, Sep 29 (ANI): Port wine stain, a vascular birthmark characterised by reddish to purplish discolouration of the skin, is now easy to wipe off through laser therapy.
 
 
 
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