What does Melanism mean?
Definitions for Melanism
ˈmɛl əˌnɪz əmmelanism
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Princeton's WordNet
melanosis, melanismnoun
a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin)
Wiktionary
melanismnoun
congenital excess of melanin pigmentation in the skin, hair, feathers and/or eyes; the condition of being melano
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melanism
Melanism is a biological phenomenon found in a variety of animals that results in the development of dark-colored pigmentation in skin, hair, feathers, or scales. It is the opposite of albinism, caused by excessive production or presence of melanin, a common pigment responsible for coloration in animals. Melanism can provide adaptive advantages such as increased survival rate due to better camouflage or resistance to certain diseases.
Webster Dictionary
Melanismnoun
an undue development of dark-colored pigment in the skin or its appendages; -- the opposite of albinism
Melanismnoun
a disease; black jaundice. See Mel/na
Etymology: [Gr. me`las, -anos, black.]
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Melanism
Melanism is a development of dark-colored pigment in the skin or its appendages and is the opposite of albinism. Historically, it was also the medical term for black jaundice. The word 'melanism' is deduced from the Greek: μελανός, meaning black pigment. Pseudo-melanism, also called abundism, is another variant of pigmentation, characterized by dark spots or enlarged stripes, which cover a large part of the body of the animal making it appear melanistic. A deficiency in or total absence of melanin pigments is called amelanism. The morbid deposition of black matter, is often of a malignant character, causing pigmented tumors is called melanosis. For a description of melanin-related disorders see melanin, melanosis coli and ocular melanosis.
Entomology
Melanism
an abnormal or unusual darkening: a suffusion with blackish.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Melanism in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Melanism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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