Definitions for stretch marks
stretch marks

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1. stretch marksnoun

   plural of stretch mark

   As I write this, I am reminded of the scene from Shirley Valentine, when, to Shirley's amazement, her Greek lover kissed her stretch marks, referring to them as symbols of beauty.

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1. Stretch marks

   Stretch marks, also known as striae () or striae distensae, are a form of scarring on the skin with an off-color hue. Over time they may diminish, but will not disappear completely. Striae are caused by tearing of the dermis during periods of rapid growth of the body, such as during puberty or pregnancy, in which they usually form during the last trimester. Usually on the stomach, these striae also commonly occur on the breasts, thighs, hips, lower back, and buttocks. Pregnancy-related striae are known as striae gravidarum. Striae may also be influenced by the hormonal changes associated with puberty, pregnancy, bodybuilding, or hormone replacement therapy. There is no evidence that creams used during pregnancy prevent stretch marks. Once they have formed there is no clearly effective treatment, though various methods have been attempted and studied.

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1. 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.

How to pronounce stretch marks?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say stretch marks in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of stretch marks in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of stretch marks in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of stretch marks in a Sentence

1. The Adelaide-based fitness celebrity:

   We’ll talk about everything and we’ll talk about things that women don’t want to talk about on social media like when we have our periods or when we feel bloated or when we miss a workout, we all get bloated, we all have stretch marks, it’s just completely 100 percent normal. We talk about those things to make it more real.

2. Alyssa Milano:

   Some people might see them as imperfections, but when you have a baby –those are your beauty marks, i love my stretch marks. I have them on my boobs, on my ass, on my belly.

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Stretch_Marks
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stretch_Marks
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=stretch marks