Striae

Pronunciation: /stɹɪæɛ/

Striae (noun)

  1. Thin lines on the skin that appear after fast growth, weight change, or pregnancy.
  2. Marks in the skin where deeper layers have changed, often looking like faint scars.

Examples

  • The skin stretch marks appear after rapid weight changes.
  • She noticed skin stretch marks on her hips after pregnancy.