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melanosis definition

mela·no·sis (mel′ə nō′sis)

noun

the abnormal production and deposition of melanin in the body tissues

Etymology: ModL < Gr melanōsis, a becoming black < melanousthai, to become black < melas: see melano-

Related Forms:

  • melanotic mel′a·not′ic (-nät′ik) adjective

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