pockmark

• Petite cicatrice ou dépression sur la peau, généralement laissée par une pustule de variole, d'acné ou d'une autre affection cutanée.

A scar or small pit on the skin, typically left by a pustule from smallpox, acne, or another eruptive disease.

1. Skin scarB2formalmedical

   A small, permanent scar or pit on the skin, typically left after a disease like smallpox or acne.

   Cicatrice creuse de la peau

   • The old photograph showed his face covered in pockmarks from a childhood illness.
   • Acne can sometimes leave pockmarks if not treated properly.
   • She used a special cream to reduce the appearance of pockmarks on her cheeks.

   Synonymesblemishmarkpitpockscar

• Verbe signifiant couvrir une surface de petites dépressions ou cicatrices, souvent à la suite d'une maladie ou d'un dommage.

A verb meaning to mark or scar a surface with small pits or indentations, often as a result of disease or damage.

1. Mark with pockmarksC1formal

   To cover or mark a surface with small, deep pits or indentations, similar to scars left by disease.

   Marquer de petites dépressions

   • The disease pockmarked his face with scars.
   • The explosion pockmarked the ground with craters.
   • Years of erosion pockmarked the stone wall.

   Synonymesblemishdentdintgougemarkpitpockscar