noun

birthmark

birthmark

She has a small birthmark on her arm.

She has a small birthmark on her arm.

The doctor said the birthmark is harmless.

The doctor said the birthmark is harmless.

a birthmark a mark on the skin from birth She has a small birthmark on her arm.

Synonyms: mole, nevus

From 'birth' + 'mark'. It's a mark on the skin that is present from birth.

Think of it as a 'mark' you've had since 'birth'. This simple combination makes it easy to remember.

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