Synonyms for stretch mark
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Any of a series of red (or purple or faded), irregular stripes on the surface of the skin caused by rapid growth of the tissues lying just underneath. They may appear as a result of pregnancy, puberty, obesity, rapid muscle growth or family history.
Nobody in Cameron's family has stretch marks, and he thinks it's because their tissues grow slowly enough for the skin to catch up.
Related words
- Other spellings
- stretchmark
By length
- 5 letters
- stria