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port–wine stain
noun \ˈpȯrt-ˈwīn-\
Definition of PORT-WINE STAIN
: a reddish-purple superficial hemangioma of the skin commonly occurring as a birthmark
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First Known Use of PORT-WINE STAIN
circa 1909
Rhymes with PORT-WINE STAIN
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Medical Dictionary
port–wine stain
noun \ˈpȯrt-ˌwīn-\
Medical Definition of PORT–WINE STAIN
: a reddish purple superficial hemangioma of the skin commonly occurring as a birthmark—called also nevus flammeus, port-wine mark
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