Nevus Flammeus (Noun)
Meaning
A flat birthmark varying from pink to purple.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The child had a nevus flammeus on her forehead that was noticeable when she got excited or hot.
- Nevus flammeus is often seen as port-wine stains and can appear on any part of the body at birth.
- A nevus flammeus on the face can sometimes lead to low self-esteem in young children as they struggle to accept the appearance of the mark.
- The doctor reassured the parents that their child's nevus flammeus was completely harmless and wouldn't cause any discomfort.
- Laser therapy is one of the most effective treatments for removing visible nevus flammeus.