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naevus_flammeus

naevus flammeus

English

Alternative forms

  • nevus flammeus

Noun

naevus flammeus

  1. (anatomy) 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.

Synonyms

  • port-wine mark
  • port-wine stain

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