Melasma
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A skin condition marked by irregular tan or brown patches on the face, often triggered by hormonal changes during pregnancy or by oral contraceptives.
“She developed melasma during her second pregnancy, with symmetrical brown patches appearing across both cheeks.”
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chloasma
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Three vowels (E, A, A) and a repeating M-pattern, the -ASMA ending follows other medical terms
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Two M tiles limit its playability but the A-rich structure helps clear surplus vowels from your rack
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