melanosis
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mel·a·no·sis
(mĕl′ə-nō′sĭs)n. pl. mel·a·no·ses (-sēz)
Abnormally dark pigmentation of the skin or other tissues, resulting from a disorder of pigment metabolism. Also called melanism.
mel′a·not′ic (-nŏt′ĭk) adj.
melanosis
(ˌmɛləˈnəʊsɪs) ormelanism
n
(Pathology) pathol a skin condition characterized by excessive deposits of melanin
melanotic adj
mel•a•no•sis
(ˌmɛl əˈnoʊ sɪs)n., pl. -ses (-siz)
1. abnormal deposition or development of black or dark pigment in the tissues.
2. a discoloration caused by this.
melanosis
abnormal production and presence of melanin, a black pigment, in the body tissues. — melanotic, adj.
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Noun | 1. | melanosis - a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin) |
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mel·a·no·sis
a. melanosis, condición que se caracteriza por la pigmentación oscura presente en varios tejidos y órganos.