Birthmark

usgb/ˈbɜːrθmɑːrk/
noun

A mark or spot on the skin that a person is born with or develops soon after birth.

She has a small birthmark on her cheek.
Visual representation of "birthmark" - A mark or spot on the skin that a person is born with or develops soon after birth.

Often appears as...

  • café au lait birthmark
  • port-wine stain birthmark
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Unique Identity

A birthmark is often considered unique to a person, like a fingerprint.

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His birthmark was so distinctive that it was an instant identifier.
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Common Misconception

Not all dark spots are birthmarks; some develop later in life.

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She thought it was a birthmark, but the doctor said it appeared recently.
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Neutral Term

Birthmark is a neutral term, it doesn't imply beauty or ugliness.

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The birthmark on her arm was neither admired nor disliked.
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