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PRONUNCIATION OF STRETCH MARK

stretch mark  [stretʃ mɑːk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF STRETCH MARK

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verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Stretch mark 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 STRETCH MARK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

stretch mark

Stretch marks

Stretch marks or striae, as they are called in dermatology, are a form of scarring on the skin with an off-color hue. They are caused by tearing of the dermis, which over time may diminish, but will not disappear completely. Stretch marks are often the result of the rapid stretching of the skin associated with rapid growth or rapid weight changes. Stretch marks may also be influenced by hormonal changes associated with puberty, pregnancy, bodybuilding, hormone replacement therapy, etc. Medical terminology for these kinds of markings includes striae atrophicae, vergetures, stria distensae, striae cutis distensae, lineae atrophicae, linea albicante, or simply striae. Stretch marks formed during pregnancy, usually during the last trimester, and usually on the belly, but also commonly occurring on the breasts, thighs, hips, lower back and buttocks, are known as striae gravidarum.

Definition of stretch mark in the English dictionary

The definition of stretch mark in the dictionary is a mark that remains visible on the abdomen after its distension, esp in pregnancy.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH STRETCH MARK


benchmark
ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːk
Bismarck
ˈbɪzmɑːk
bookmark
ˈbʊkˌmɑːk
Denmark
ˈdɛnmɑːk
earmark
ˈɪəˌmɑːk
Finnmark
ˈfɪnˌmɑːk
firemark
ˈfaɪəˌmɑːk
hallmark
ˈhɔːlˌmɑːk
landmark
ˈlændˌmɑːk
marc
mɑːk
mark
mɑːk
marque
mɑːk
mat.
mɑːk
remark
rɪˈmɑːk
remarque
rɪˈmɑːk
smaak
smɑːk
telemark
ˈtɛlɪˌmɑːk
trademark
ˈtreɪdˌmɑːk
watermark
ˈwɔːtəˌmɑːk
waymark
ˈweɪˌmɑːk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE STRETCH MARK

stretch
stretch a point
stretch limo
stretch limousine
stretch one´s legs
stretchability
stretchable
stretched
stretcher
stretcher bearer
stretcher case
stretcher party
stretcher-bearer
stretchier
stretchiest
stretchiness
stretching
stretchless
stretchmarks
stretchy

WORDS THAT END LIKE STRETCH MARK

black mark
check mark
class mark
Danmark
easy mark
exclamation mark
hash mark
high-water mark
identification mark
low-water mark
make one´s mark
minute mark
on your mark
order mark
pass mark
punctuation mark
question mark
quotation mark
reference mark
skid mark
the mark

Synonyms and antonyms of stretch mark in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «stretch mark» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF STRETCH MARK

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

Translator English - Chinese

妊娠纹
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

las estrías
570 millions of speakers

English

stretch mark
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

खिंचाव के निशान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تمتد علامة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

растяжек
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

estrias
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রসারিত চিহ্ন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

vergetures
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

tanda regangan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Dehnungsstreifen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ストレッチマーク
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

스트레치 마크
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tandha regangan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vết rạn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நீட்டிப்பு குறி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ताणून चिन्ह
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

streç işareti
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

smagliatura
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rozstępów
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

розтяжок
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

vergeturilor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τεντώστε σήμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

rek merk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

stretch mark
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

stretch mark
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of stretch mark

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «STRETCH MARK»

The term «stretch mark» is regularly used and occupies the 63.697 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «STRETCH MARK» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STRETCH MARK»

Discover the use of stretch mark in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to stretch mark and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Stretch Marks: A Novel
With Kimberly Stuart’s trademark irreverent humor and a surprising and satisfying take on romance, Stretch Marks is an authentic but tender story about family, grace, and the importance of a good grocer.
Kimberly Stuart, 2009
2
Women's Health
Stretch-Mark. Cream. Turned. Anti-Wrinkle. Phenomenon!TM. Dumb Luck Strikes Again! Then, on Tuesday, July 2, 2002, at a meeting of the 20th World Congress of Dermatology in Raris, France, a series of studies detailing the superior ...
3
Out
I to^k a remarkable turn of events, I arguably one of the strangest I 1 1 in the history of cosmetics, women across the country are putting a stretch-mark cream called StriVectin-SD' on their face to diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles ...
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Weekly World News
StretchAway is a patented stretch mark fade cream that safely and effectively fades white and yes, even bright red stretch marks. In as little as just weeks, those ugly stretch marks can become so faint that they're barely visible! Up until now ...
5
Atlas of Scar Treatment and Correction
1.83 Percentage ratio of collagentypesIand III in the skin determines its elasticity and susceptibility to stretch mark formation. (a) Prevailing type III collagen: no stretch marks. (b) Prevailing type I collagen: stretch marks Prerequisites for Stretch ...
Igor Safonov, 2012
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Weekly World News
StretchAway is a patented stretch mark fade cream that safely and effectively fades white and yes, even bright red stretch marks. In as little as just weeks, those ugly stretch marks can become so faint that they're barely visible! Up until now ...
7
Getting Rid of Stretch MarksTheNaturalWay
Oil & Gel Mix Apply aloe vera gel, cod liver oil, or vitamin Eoil to stretch mark areasto help speed up the healing process. Oil/Gel/Vitamins Mixture of 1/2 virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup aloe vera gel, and liquid from 6 capsules of vitamin E, and liquid  ...
Ian Newton
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The DERMAdoctor Skinstruction Manual: The Smart Guide to ...
If you were to look at one of those stretch marks under a microscope, you'd see that the collagen fibers have been pulled apart from each other, and the elastin fibers are broken and lie clumped along the edges of the stretch mark. And there is ...
Audrey Kunin, M.D., 2007
9
Do You Want to Have a Baby?: Natural Fertility Solutions and ...
Stretch. Marks. &. Post. Pregnancy. Tummy. Bulge. Stretch marks can be a pregnant woman's worst fear. Women long for the days when they could wear bikinis and baby-doll t-shirts. Stretch mark severity depends on genetics and nutrition.
Sarah Abernathy, Linda Page, 2006
10
Women's Health
In a remarkable turn of events, arguably one of the strangest in the history of cosmetics, women across the country are putting a stretch-mark cream called StriVectin-SD® on their face to diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STRETCH MARK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term stretch mark is used in the context of the following news items.
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#ThighReading pics sees women share their scars, stretch marks
'I was just sitting on the couch with my legs crisscrossed and I was just looking at my stretch marks and feeling them, because they're kind of deep some places ... «Metro, Jul 15»
2
Interview: A Treatment To Eliminate Stretch Marks
She stopped by the CBS2 studios to discuss how to get rid of stretch marks with a quick and easy treatment called carboxy. “Carboxy therapy is the injection of ... «CBS Local, Jun 15»
3
Khloe Kardashian Gets Butt Laser To Reduce Cellulite — Does It …
On a recent episode of 'KUWTK', Khloe got her butt lasered to reduce cellulite and stretch marks, but does this miracle laser really work? We asked an expert! «Hollywood Life, May 15»
4
Stretch marks worrisome issue for new, expecting mothers: Survey
New Delhi: If one goes by a survey, most new and expecting mothers consider stretch marks as one of the most worrisome issues with respect to their physical ... «Zee News, May 15»
5
U.S. moms spark response with new attitude to stretch marks
NEW YORK — Karly Vedan was nine when she first noticed stretch marks popping on her legs. “I grew pretty tall really fast,” she said. “They looked really creepy ... «TheChronicleHerald.ca, Apr 15»
6
Instagram campaign urges women to show off their scars and stretch
I asked my doctor about it and they said, 'those are just stretch marks, don't worry about it. ... I wear a bikini because I'm proud of this body and every mark on it.”. «The Globe and Mail, Apr 15»
7
Health Check: why do I have stretch marks and what can I do about …
Few people welcome them. Stretch marks, or stria distensae as they are known medically, are scars that appear when the skin is stretched beyond its elastic limit ... «The Conversation AU, Apr 15»
8
Why Chrissy Teigen shared that stretch mark photo
“And I was actually just taking a picture of the bruises and then I saw the stretch marks in there,” she added of the now popular photo. “I have those apps, the ... «Page Six, Apr 15»
9
Mom's Photos Of Her Stretch Marks Removed After Being Flagged …
When Hannah Moore posted a photo of her pregnancy stretch marks on Instagram, she did not expect it to be reported as offensive. "I don't know why, it was out ... «Huffington Post, Apr 15»
10
Instagram deletes pregnancy stretch mark pictures for 'breaching …
A mother who posted pictures of her post-pregnancy stretch marks on Instagram was horrified after they were removed for breaching the site's decency ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Apr 15»

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