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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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Origin of melanosis

First recorded in 1815–25; from New Latin, Late Greek melánōsis “a becoming black”; see melan-, -osis
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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), adjective
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