nevus flammeus

A form of naevus flammeus — A vascular birthmark or naevus, usually on the head and neck, consisting of an overgrowth of capillaries which produce a reddish to purplish discoloration of the skin.

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port-wine stain
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Meanings

noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of naevus flammeus.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna flat birthmark varying from pink to purple

Similar
port-wine stain
Broader
birthmarknevus
Also see
port-wine stain

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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Chicago

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