Definition of Nevus flammeus

1. Noun. A flat birthmark varying from pink to purple.

Exact synonyms: Port-wine Stain
Generic synonyms: Birthmark, Nevus

Medical Definition of Nevus flammeus

1. Flame nevus, a large congenital vascular nevus having a purplish colour; it is usually found on the head and neck and persists throughout life. See: Sturge-Weber syndrome. Synonym: port-wine mark, port-wine stain. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nevus Flammeus

nevolipoma
nevose
nevoxanthoendothelioma
nevskite
nevus
nevus anaemicus
nevus angiectodes
nevus arachnoideus
nevus araneus
nevus cavernosus
nevus cell
nevus elasticus of Lewandowski
nevus lipomatodes
nevus lymphaticus
nevus of ota
nevus papillomatosus
nevus pigmentosus
nevus pilosus
nevus sanguineus
nevus spilus
nevus vascularis
nevus venosus
nevvy

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