Nevus

/ˈniːvəs/ noun

noun ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of a number of different, usually benign, pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal lesions of the skin.

    "Most birthmarks and moles fall into the category of nevi."

  2. 2
    a blemish on the skin that is formed before birth wordnet

Example

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"Most birthmarks and moles fall into the category of nevi."

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin naevus.

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