nevus

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin naevus.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈniːvəs/

Noun

nevus (plural nevi)

  1. (anatomy) Any of a number of different, usually benign, pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal lesions of the skin.
    Hyponyms: birthmark, mole
    Most birthmarks and moles fall into the category of nevi.

Derived terms

Translations
benign lesion on skin — see mole

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Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin naevus.

Noun

nevus m (invariable)

  1. nevus

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