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birthmark

[burth-mahrk] / ˈbɜrθˌmɑrk /


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“Is that red spot on his head a rash or a birthmark I didn’t notice?”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026

They are asking the public to keep an eye out for the 5-foot-7 Asian male, who has black hair, black eyes, a birthmark on his left upper shoulder and weighs around 170 pounds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2025

"He is of slim build, around 5ft 6in tall and had short grey hair, with a birthmark on the right side of his mouth."

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2023

My little sister had a birthmark there,”’ Seiler said, recounting those who called in to the show.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 7, 2023

The girl with the birthmark on her face was wiping tears from her eyes and shaking her head.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña

A woman born with a rare genetic skin condition that covers 98% of her body in birthmarks has spoken of how she is learning to embrace her appearance after years of trying to hide it.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026

Mutations in the skin, for example, occasionally resulted in unusual pigment patterns such as port-wine stain birthmarks.

From Science Magazine ● Aug. 15, 2023

James also wore tattoos, some which matched her birthmarks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2022

The finalists are examined by the priest’s wife for scars, birthmarks and other perceived defects.

From New York Times ● Jul. 15, 2022

Faces are a mercy; most identifications come after scrutiny of birthmarks, scraps of clothing, scars.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez




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