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1. (n.) melanosis
abnormal deposition or development of black or dark pigment in the tissues.
2. melanosis
a discoloration caused by this.
Etymology: (1815–25; < LGk melánōsis a becoming black. See melano -, -osis)
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1. (noun) melanosis, melanism
a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin)
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1. melanosis
the morbid deposition of black matter, often of a malignant character, causing pigmented tumors
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. melanosis
Disorders of increased melanin pigmentation that develop without preceding inflammatory disease.
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