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naevus_flammeus
naevus flammeus
English
Alternative forms
- nevus flammeus
Noun
- (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
Translations
anatomy: vascular birthmark
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