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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CHLOASMA

From New Latin, from Greek khloasma greenness.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CHLOASMA

chloasma  [kləʊˈæzmə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHLOASMA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Chloasma is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CHLOASMA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Melasma

Melasma is a tan or dark skin discoloration. Although it can affect anyone, melasma is particularly common in women, especially pregnant women and those who are taking oral or patch contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy medications.

Definition of chloasma in the English dictionary

The definition of chloasma in the dictionary is the appearance on a person's skin, esp of the face, of patches of darker colour: associated with hormonal changes caused by liver disease or the use of oral contraceptives.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CHLOASMA


alisma
əˈlɪzmə
arrivisme
ˌæriːˈviːzmə
cathisma
kəˈθɪzmə
charisma
kəˈrɪzmə
chiasma
kaɪˈæzmə
coprosma
kəˈprɒzmə
hypocorisma
haɪˌpɒkəˈrɪzmə
klezmer
ˈklɛzmə
melisma
mɪˈlɪzmə
miasma
mɪˈæzmə
mycoplasma
ˌmaɪkəʊˈplæzmə
piroplasma
ˈpɪrəˌplæzmə
plasma
ˈplæzmə
plasmodesma
ˌplæzməˈdɛzmə
platysma
plæˈtɪzmə
rusma
ˈrʌzmə
schisma
ˈskɪzmə
toxoplasma
ˌtɒksəʊˈplæzmə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CHLOASMA

chloanthite
chloasmata
Chlodwig
Chloe
chloracetic acid
chloracne
chloral
chloral hydrate
chloralism
chloralose
chlorambucil
chloramine
chloramphenicol
chlorargyrite
chlorate
chlordan
chlordane
chlordiazepoxide
chlorella
chlorenchyma

WORDS THAT END LIKE CHLOASMA

Alabama
alma
blood plasma
cama
cinema
drama
emma
lama
Lima
ma
mama
Nama
Obama
Oklahoma
Panama
Roma
sama
Tema
thema
ultima

Synonyms and antonyms of chloasma in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «chloasma» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CHLOASMA

Find out the translation of chloasma to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of chloasma from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «chloasma» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

黄褐斑
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cloasma
570 millions of speakers

English

chloasma
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पुल्टिस
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كلف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

хлоазма
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cloasma
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

chloasma
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chloasma
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Chloasma
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Chloasma
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

肝斑
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

기미
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Chloasma
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chloasma
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

chloasma
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

झपाटयाने
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kloazma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cloasma
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ostuda
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

хлоазма
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cloasma
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

χλόασμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

chloasma
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kloasma
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

chloasma
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of chloasma

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CHLOASMA»

The term «chloasma» is regularly used and occupies the 91.103 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CHLOASMA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about chloasma

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHLOASMA»

Discover the use of chloasma in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to chloasma and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Family Planning Masterclass: Evidence-Based Answers to 1000 ...
The CEU advises that women with chloasma/melasma can use hormonal contraception. However, they should use a broad-spectrum sunscreen and avoid sunlight exposure. If the condition worsens, the use of non-hormonal methods of  ...
Gillian Penney, Susan Brechin, Anna Glasier, 2006
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Cutaneous Drug Reactions: An Integral Synopsis of Today's ...
3896, 2255 Diethylstilbestrol chloasma areolar, genital *** 3631,2255. 16*** Estradiol, transdermal use application site 5265(+UV-B) Chlorotrianisene chloasma 3631 Oral contraceptives, composed chloasma photosensitive * 1687*. 3474* ...
Alfred Krebs, 1992
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The Health Professional's Guide to Popular Dietary Supplements
To determine whether grape seed extract is effective in treatment of chloasma ( also known as melasma), a blotchy brown pigmentation typically seen on the face, 12 nonpregnant women with chloasma were given 67 mg grape seed extract ...
Allison Sarubin-Fragakis, 2007
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Dictionary of Obstetrics and Gynecology
chloasma mydia with several subspecies (serotypes) which are distinctly different in their pathogenicity: serotypes A-C cause trachoma; serotypes D-K are the most prevalent causes of non-gonococcal urethritis and cervicitis*; also of ...
Christoph Zink, 1988
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A Practical Compendium of the Diseases of the Skin: ...
Chloasma is characterised by one or more broad irregular- shaped patches, commonly of a lighter or darker shade of yellow or yellowish brown, and occurring most frequently on the front part of the neck, on the breast, abdomen, groins, and ...
Jonathan Green, 1839
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Dunglison's American medical library
Chloasma is characterised by one or more broad irregular- shaped patches, commonly of a lighter or darker shade of yellow or yellowish brown, and occurring most frequently on the front part of ihe neck, on the breast, abdomen, groins, and ...
Robley Dunglison, 1838
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Textbook of Dermatology for Homoeopaths
It has also been seen developing in females taking contraceptive pills. Hydantoin can cause chloasma occasionally in both sexes. Some of the unmarried girls with chloasma have been found to have disturbances in their menstrual cyele.
Ramji Gupta, R. K. Manchanda, 2005
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Melanosis: New Insights for the Healthcare Professional: ...
Hangzhou: Effect of Gan-Pi regulatory needling in treating chloasma Investigators publish new data in the report 'Effect of Gan-Pi regulatory needling in treating chloasma.' According to recent research from Hangzhou, People's Republic of ...
‎2012
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Reflectance Confocal Microscopy for Skin Diseases
Melasma/chloasma is an acquired condition presenting hyperpigmented macules; usually it is localized on the sunexposed skin of the face. This disease typically occurs in young women during the fertile age, being related to pregnancy or ...
Rainer Hofmann-Wellenhof, Giovanni Pellacani, Joseph Malvehy, 2012
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Melanotic Tumors of the Skin
Such lesions may be regional, linear, or macular and may be called chloasma, cold freckles, cafe-au-lait spots, lentigo, nevus spilus, or beauty mark. In some of these pigmented lesions hypertrichosis occurs (Becker, 1949; Becker and Reuter ); ...
Herbert Z. Lund, Jane Merrill Kraus, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (U.S.), 1962

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHLOASMA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term chloasma is used in the context of the following news items.
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Acupuncture Clears Skin Conditions
Acupuncture was found effective in the treatment of chloasma. Also referred to as melasma, chloasma is a type of hyperpigmentation of the skin ... «HealthCMi, Jul 15»
2
beauty buzz
SPF is essential. During pregnancy sunscreen is very important as the skin is more prone to chloasma, otherwise known as 'pregnancy mask'. «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
3
Welcome to to the Irish Medical Times website
Avoid sun/UV if tendency to chloasma. Bleeding disturbances may occur; consider another contraceptive method if very frequent and irregular. «Irish Medical Times, Jul 15»
4
What Does Being Pregnant Do To Your Body? Here Are 9 Effects …
Some women experience a temporary change in skin coloration on their face during pregnancy, which is called chloasma — but is also ... «Bustle, Jun 15»
5
Natural health:Computer work gives me tired eyes
Pycnogenol has also shown promise with melasma (also known as chloasma), a problem with hyperpigmentation occurring as a result of sun ... «Irish Examiner, May 15»
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INTENSIVE DARK SPOTS and SKIN- BRIGHTENING …
... KNEES, KNUCkLES, TANS, SUN DAMAGED SKIN, OLD SCARS, BIRTH MARKS, DARK UNDER ARMS, MELASMA and CHLOASMA. «News24, May 15»
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Get that glow
This condition is called Chloasma or the 'mask of pregnancy' as it creates the appearance of a half mask across the upper half of your face. «Chandigarh Tribune, May 15»
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Body Changes During Pregnancy
Pigment changes, such as the "mask of pregnancy," also known as melasma or chloasma, are a common occurrence. These brownish patches ... «Live Science, May 15»
9
Skincare for mum and bub
Discoloured patches that appear on the face (known as melasma or chloasma) are so common, they're referred to as the “mask of pregnancy”. “This can affect ... «Body and Soul, May 15»
10
Your Pregnancy: 14 Weeks Pregnant
Up to 70 per cent of pregnant women are thought to develop patches of pigment darkening to their skin known as chloasma. These patches ... «Huffington Post UK, May 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Chloasma [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/chloasma>. May 2024 ».
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