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stria atrophica

purplish scarlike lesions, later becoming white, on the breast, thighs, abdomen, and buttocks. They are associated with pregnancy, rapid growth during puberty and adolescence, Cushing’s syndrome, and topical or prolonged treatment with corticosteroids. Known colloquially as stretch marks.

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January 13th 2025

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genetic psychology

the study of the development of mental functions in children and their transformation across the lifespan. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the term was preferred over the synonymous developmental psychology.