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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Synonym of leprosy, particularly contagious forms causing dark spots on the skin. obsolete, uncountable
2. 2
   plural of mela form-of, plural
3. 3
   Ellipsis of MELAS syndrome, a condition caused by malfunctioning mitochondria, that causes encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis, and events similar to strokes. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, uncountable
4. 4
   Synonym of melasma. uncommon, uncountable

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname.

Synonyms

All synonyms

cvsleprosymelas syndromemelas syndromemelasmamitochondrial encephalomyopathy with lactic acidosis and stroke like episodes

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek μέλας (mélas, “black”).

Etymology 2

Acronym of mitochondrial encephalomyopathy with lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes.

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