Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ephelis
Noun
/ˈɛf.ə.lɪs/
Definition
A flat, brown or tan spot on the skin, often associated with sun exposure.
Examples
- The child had a few scattered ephelides across her cheeks, a sign of summer spent outdoors.
- With age, many people develop more ephelides, especially if they do not protect their skin from the sun.
- Cosmetic treatments can help reduce the appearance of ephelides for those looking to even out their skin tone.
Meaning
Ephelis is commonly known as a freckle. It’s a small, concentrated area of melanin that appears on the skin, especially on sun-exposed areas.
Synonyms
- Freckle
- Sun spot
- Solar lentigo
