Definition of Naevus

1. Noun. (anatomy) A pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal area on the skin. Naevi may be congenital or acquired. This term is reserved for benign skin lesions. ¹

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Definition of Naevus

1. nevus [n -VI] : NAEVOID [adj] - See also: nevus

Medical Definition of Naevus

1. Tumour like but nonneoplastic hamartoma of skin. A vascular naevus is a localised capillary rich area of the skin (strawberry birthmark, sometimes the much more extensive port wine stain). A mole benign melanoma) is a pigmented naevus, a cluster of melanocytes containing melanin. (13 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Naevus

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naebodies
naebody
naegleria
naegleria fowleri
naengmyeon
naenia
naenias
naething
naethings
naeve
naeves
naevi
naevoid
naevose
naevus flammeus
nafarelin
nafcillin
nafenopin
nafertisite
naffed
naffer
naffest
naffing
naffly
naffness

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