naevus
US nevus
/ (ˈniːvəs) /
nounplural -vi (-vaɪ)
any congenital growth or pigmented blemish on the skin; birthmark or mole
Origin of naevus
1C19: from Latin; related to (g) natus born, produced by nature
Derived forms of naevus
- naevoid or US nevoid, adjective
Words Nearby naevus
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