noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal area on the skin, whether congenital or acquired.

Synonyms

All synonyms

birthmarkbirthmarklonging markmolemolemother's mark

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin naevus.

Related phrases

blue naevusmelanocytic naevusnaevus flammeusspider naevus

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