melanosis
[ mel-uh-noh-sis ]
/ ˌmɛl əˈnoʊ sɪs /
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noun Pathology.
abnormal deposition or development of black or dark pigment in the tissues.
a discoloration caused by this.
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Example sentences from the Web for melanosis
In chronic cases the eventual effects are anaemia, melanosis, enlargement of the spleen and liver, and general cachexia.
He is stated to have died of "melanosis of the lungs," a disease in which the whole substance of the lungs turns completely black.
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British Dictionary definitions for melanosis
melanosis
melanism (ˈmɛləˌnɪzəm)
/ (ˌmɛləˈnəʊsɪs) /
noun
pathol a skin condition characterized by excessive deposits of melanin
Derived forms of melanosis
melanotic (ˌmɛləˈnɒtɪk), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for melanosis
melanosis
[ mĕl′ə-nō′sĭs ]
n.
Abnormally dark pigmentation of the skin or other tissues, resulting from a disorder of pigment metabolism.melanism
Other words from melanosis
mel′a•not′ic (-nŏt′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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