(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:06:55

Me*las"ma (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. black spot.] Med.

A dark discoloration of the skin, usually local; as, Addison's melasma, or Addison's disease.

-- Me*las"mic (#), a.

 

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