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nevus (plural nevi)

Noun
naevus (plural naevi)

1. anatomy A pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal area on the skin. Naevi may be congenital or acquired. This term is reserved for benign skin lesions.

Synonyms
birthmark
mole

Derived terms
naevoid
naevus flammeus
blue naevus
melanocytic naevus

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• 2007-12-14 19:32 - 142.166.111.161 - /* Noun */ edit definition to adhere to dermatology definition . WP user: emmanuelm

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