melanism
(-niz′əm)
noun
- abnormal development of dark pigmentation in the skin, hair, feathers, etc.
- darkness of skin, hair, eyes, etc., resulting from a high degree of pigmentation
Origin:
melan(o)- + -ism
See melanism in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun- See melanosis.
- Dark coloration of the skin, hair, fur, or feathers because of a high concentration of melanin.
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