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stretch marks
plural noun
: striae on the skin (as of the hips, abdomen, and breasts) from excessive stretching and rupture of elastic fibers especially due to pregnancy or obesity
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This body oil is infused with cocoa butter, which also helps fade dark spots and stretch marks.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 7 May 2024
This incredibly rich formula boasts shea butter, coconut oil, mango seed butter, avocado oil, and grape seed oil, to name a few, to seal in moisture and minimize the appearance of stretch marks.
—Nikhita Mahtani, Allure, 22 Apr. 2024
Some TikTok parents-to-be also swear by Palmer’s products to moisturize their bumps and minimize the appearance of stretch marks.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
While there are several potential factors that may contribute to the appearance of stretch marks, a 2013 study suggests that stretch marks may be due to genetic factors.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1956, in the meaning defined above
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“Stretch marks.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stretch%20marks. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
Medical Definition
stretch marks
noun plural
: striae on the skin (as of the hips, abdomen, and breasts) from excessive stretching and rupture of elastic fibers especially due to pregnancy or obesity
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