nevus
Americannoun
plural
nevinoun
Other Word Forms
- nevoid adjective
Etymology
Origin of nevus
1685–95; spelling variant of Latin naevus mole
Example Sentences
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And while one hesitates to say “in spite of,” Ms. Naud has cultivated a healthy career in genre films with a very prominent nevus, or birthmark, under her right eye.
Mr Rhodes was born with a large facial birthmark as a result of congenital melanocytic nevus and was left with scarring following multiple surgeries to remove it as a child.
From BBC
“Moles are not superficial — the nevus cells are down in the dermis,” said Robert T. Brodell, a tenured professor and chair of the dermatology department at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.
From Washington Post
Ms Jones, 57, only has the use of one hand following a brain haemorrhage and her 29-year-old son has Asperger's and a rare skin condition called epidermal nevus.
From BBC
Typically present at birth or soon after, the nevus — which can be anywhere on the body — grows at a similar rate as the child.
From Fox News
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