NEVUS

birthmark, nevus

(noun) a blemish on the skin that is formed before birth

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

nevus (plural nevi)

(anatomy) Any of a number of different, usually benign, pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal lesions of the skin.

Hyponyms: birthmark, mole

Anagrams

• Venus, venus

Source: Wiktionary



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