liver spots

[ liv-er ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a form of chloasma in which irregularly shaped light-brown spots occur on the skin.

Word History and Origins

Origin of liver spots¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

These patches are known popularly as liver spots or in medical language as chloasma.

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"Liver spots" or "meat spots" are detached folds from the walls of the oviduct.

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Have it any way you please; I suppose you will be claiming next that I am suffering with liver spots.

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He was a big white spaniel, with liver spots, and handsome brown ears.

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And freckles and liver spots on his hands and face, well, he certain sure is a handsome creature.

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