English

Noun

stretch mark ‎(plural stretch marks)

1. 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

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