What does melanosis mean?
Definitions for melanosis
ˌmɛl əˈnoʊ sɪs; -sizmelanosis
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Princeton's WordNet
melanosis, melanismnoun
a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin)
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melanosis
Melanosis is a medical term that generally refers to a form of hyperpigmentation associated with increased melanin, the pigment that gives skin, hair, and eyes their color. This condition typically results in small, darkened patches of skin. Melanosis can occur in various parts of the body, including the skin, eyes, lungs or the colon. The specific cause and treatment may vary depending on the area affected.
Webster Dictionary
Melanosis
the morbid deposition of black matter, often of a malignant character, causing pigmented tumors
Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. a growing black, fr. me`las, me`lanos, black.]
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Melanosis
Disorders of increased melanin pigmentation that develop without preceding inflammatory disease.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of melanosis in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of melanosis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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