strawberry mark
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Definition
Noun: A strawberry mark is a type of soft, red birthmark. It is a benign (non-cancerous) growth of blood vessels in the skin, medically known as an infantile hemangioma. These marks often appear shortly after birth, may grow for a period, and then typically fade over time.
Usage
This term is used specifically to describe a common vascular birthmark in infants and young children. * The pediatrician assured the parents that the baby's strawberry mark was harmless and would likely fade before school age. * Not all red birthmarks are strawberry marks; a doctor can provide a proper diagnosis.
Advanced Usage
- Medical Context: In clinical settings, the term "infantile hemangioma" is preferred. "Strawberry mark" is considered the common or layperson's term.
- The dermatologist noted the infantile hemangioma, commonly called a strawberry mark, on the infant's shoulder.
Variants and Related Words
- Infantile Hemangioma (n): The formal medical term for a strawberry mark.
- Birthmark (n): A general term for any mark present on the skin from birth.
- Port-Wine Stain (n): A different, permanent type of vascular birthmark that is typically flat and dark red or purple.
Synonyms
- Hemangioma (in the context of infancy)
- Vascular birthmark (a broader category)
Antonyms
- There is no direct antonym, as it is a specific medical condition. One could contrast it with unmarked skin or a mole (a pigmented, not vascular, mark).
Related Phrases
- To have a strawberry mark: This is the standard phrasing to indicate possession of this birthmark.
- Their daughter was born with a strawberry mark on her forearm.