<clinical sign, dermatology> Stretch marks on the skin with a silvery-white hue. Often the result of stretching the skin in pregnancy. Heavy or long-term corticosteroid use (cream or oral forms) can cause striae formation. ... (27 Sep 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Areas of the skin that have red marks where the skin has been over stretched to the point of leaving a scar. 75-90% of pregnant women will experience stretch marks because the skin on the abdomen has to stretch to accomodate the growing fetus. Synonym(s): Stretch Marks Found on http://www.pregnology.com/