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Melanosis

Melanosis Meaning & Definition
Melanosis Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Melanosis?

[n] a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Melanosis: melanism

Related Terms | Find terms related to Melanosis:

See Also | disease of the skin | skin condition | skin disease | skin disorder | skin problem

Melanosis In Webster's Dictionary

\Mel`a*no"sis\, [NL., fr. Gr. ? a growing black, fr. me`las, -anos, black.] (Med.) The morbid deposition of black matter, often of a malignant character, causing pigmented tumors.

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