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.

Noun

1. a soft red birthmark