Striae: meaning, definitions and examples
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striae
[ หstraษช.eษช ]
medical terminology
Striae, commonly known as stretch marks, are narrow bands of streaks that appear on the skin due to rapid growth or weight changes. They can occur during pregnancy, puberty, or as a result of certain medical conditions. Striae are usually not harmful but can be a cosmetic concern for many individuals.
Synonyms
scars, stretch marks, striae distensae.
Examples of usage
- She developed striae during her pregnancy.
- The athlete noticed striae after a sudden weight gain.
- Striae can be treated with various topical creams.
Translations
Translations of the word "striae" in other languages:
๐ต๐น estrias
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเคพเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Streifen
๐ฎ๐ฉ garis
๐บ๐ฆ ััััั
๐ต๐ฑ prฤ ลผki
๐ฏ๐ต ในใใชใข
๐ซ๐ท stries
๐ช๐ธ estrรญas
๐น๐ท รงizgiler
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค๋ฌด๋ฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุทูุท
๐จ๐ฟ strie
๐ธ๐ฐ pruhy
๐จ๐ณ ๅฆๅจ ็บน
๐ธ๐ฎ strije
๐ฎ๐ธ rรถnd
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะพะปะดะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแขแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xษtlษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ estrรญas
Etymology
The term 'striae' originates from the Latin word 'stria', which means 'a furrow, a groove, or a line'. It has been in use in medical and biological contexts since the early 19th century to describe the thin lines or streaks that can form on the skin as a result of rapid stretching. The word has been adopted into English to specifically refer to the marks that occur when the dermis is stretched beyond its elasticity, leading to the breaking of elastin fibers and the formation of scars. Over time, it has been widely recognized in dermatology and cosmetic discussions, with an emphasis on its prevalence due to pregnancy, growth spurts, and certain health conditions.