melanosis

melanosis definition - medical

mel·a·no·sis (mĕlˌə-nōˈsĭs)

noun
Abnormally dark pigmentation of the skin or other tissues, resulting from a disorder of pigment metabolism. Also called melanism.

Related Forms:

  • melˌa·notˈic (-nŏtˈĭk) adjective

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