Definition of Melanism

1. Noun. A condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin).

Exact synonyms: Melanosis
Generic synonyms: Disease Of The Skin, Skin Disease, Skin Disorder

Definition of Melanism

1. n. An undue development of dark-colored pigment in the skin or its appendages; -- the opposite of albinism.

2. n. The character of having a high degree of pigmentation, as shown in dark skin, eyes, and hair.

Definition of Melanism

1. Noun. congenital excess of melanin pigmentation in the skin, hair, feathers and/or eyes; the condition of being melano ¹

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Definition of Melanism

1. abnormally dark pigmentation of the skin [n -S]

Medical Definition of Melanism

1. 1. An indue development of dark-coloured pigment in the skin or its appendages; the opposite of albinism. 2. A disease; black jaundice. See Melna. Origin: Gr, black. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Melanism

melanesia
melange
melanges
melangians
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melanians
melanic
melanics
melanidrosis
melaniferous
melaniline
melanin
melaninization
melanins
melanise
melanisms
melanist
melanistic
melanists
melanite
melanites
melanitic
melanization
melanizations
melanize
melanized
melanizes
melanizing
melano

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