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Record 1 2004-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Skin
DEF

Any congenital blemish or spot on the skin, usually visible at birth or shortly after, such as a nevus or mole.

Key term(s)
  • birth-mark

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil cutané
CONT

Un angiome plan, plus communément appelé tache de vin est une malformation vasculaire provoquée par des dilatations de capillaires du derme.

Spanish

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