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age spot

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age spot  
n.  See liver spot.
liver spot  
n.  A benign, localized brownish patch on the skin, often occurring in old age and usually in fair-skinned people with sun-damaged skin. Also called age spot.
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Main Entry:  age spot
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a light brown benign patch on the skin that may occur in old age or is caused by overexposure to the sun; also called liver spot
Etymology:  1955-60
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