Naevus flammeus

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative forms 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms

English

Alternative forms

• nevus flammeus

Noun

naevus flammeus

1. ((anatomy{{#if:|, {{{2}}}{{#if:|, {{{3}}}{{#if:|, {{{4}}}{{#if:|, {{{5}}}{{#if:|, {{{6}}}{{#if:|, {{{7}}}{{#if:|, {{{8}}}{{#if:|, {{{9}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}})) A vascular birthmark or naevus, usually on the head and neck, consisting of an overgrowth of capillaries which produce a reddish to purplish discoloration of the skin.

Synonyms

• port-wine mark
• port-wine stain