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melanosis

 

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Noun melanosis has 1 sense
  1. melanosis, melanism - a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin)
    --1 is a kind of skin disease, disease of the skin, skin disorder, skin problem, skin condition

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Melanosis

Definition: Melanosis refers to the abnormal presence or overproduction of pigment, particularly melanin, in certain parts of the body.

Senses:
  1. Noun (Medical): A medical condition characterized by the excessive accumulation of melanin in the skin, tissues, or organs.
  2. Noun (Botany): A condition in plants where dark pigmentation occurs due to the accumulation of melanin-like substances.
  3. Noun (Pathology): The process of formation or development of melanin in living tissues.
Examples:
  1. Her dermatologist diagnosed her with cutaneous melanosis after noticing excessive dark pigmentation on her face.
  2. The scientist researched the melanosis found in certain plant species to understand its role in photosynthesis.
  3. The melanosis in his eye was a result of abnormal melanin production.
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