stretch mark

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === stretch mark (plural stretch marks) (dermatology) 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. ==== Synonyms ==== stria sg, striae pl striae atrophicae striae distensae striae gravidarum vergetures ==== Translations ====