birthmark
noun
birth·mark ˈbərth-ˌmärk 
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Paeans to matters of the flesh — birthmarks, necks, genitals, odors, butt hair, the asymmetry of noses — accumulate thrilling details without worrying overmuch about expedience. —
Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026 And Then Everything Turned Itself Inside Out follows Lázaro, who aware that birthmarks can reveal past lives, must decide whether to uncover the origin of the mark on the back of his neck. —Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026 Emma was adopted from China by a white family and as a child had to undergo several surgeries to remove a potentially dangerous birthmark, leaving her with a significant scar. —Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026 Emma, 27, who works in retail and has scars from childhood surgeries that removed a potentially cancerous birthmark, takes some time to open up. —Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for birthmark
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Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026 And Then Everything Turned Itself Inside Out follows Lázaro, who aware that birthmarks can reveal past lives, must decide whether to uncover the origin of the mark on the back of his neck. —Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026 Emma was adopted from China by a white family and as a child had to undergo several surgeries to remove a potentially dangerous birthmark, leaving her with a significant scar. —Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026 Emma, 27, who works in retail and has scars from childhood surgeries that removed a potentially cancerous birthmark, takes some time to open up. —Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for birthmark
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“Birthmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/birthmark. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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birthmark
noun
birth·mark ˈbərth-ˌmärk
: an unusual mark or blemish on the skin at birth
Medical Definition
birthmark
noun
birth·mark ˈbərth-ˌmärk
birthmark transitive verb
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