About The Word Melanism
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Melanism
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What's The Definition Of Melanism?
[n] a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin)
Synonyms | Synonyms for Melanism: melanosis Related Terms | Find terms related to Melanism: See Also | disease of the skin | skin condition | skin disease | skin disorder | skin problem Melanism In Webster's Dictionary \Mel"a*nism\ (m[e^]l"[.a]*n[i^]z'm), n. [Gr. me`las,
-anos, black.]
1. An undue development of dark-colored pigment in the skin
or its appendages; -- the opposite of albinism.
2. (Med.) A disease; black jaundice. See {Mel?na}.
\Mel"a*nism\, n. (Ethnol.) The character of having a high degree of pigmentation, as shown in dark skin, eyes, and hair. |
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