Melanism
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈmɛlənɪzəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Melanism is a noun meaning Congenital abundance or excess of melanin pigmentation in the skin, hair, feathers and/or eyes, more than is typical for the species.
Meaning
Congenital abundance or excess of melanin pigmentation in the skin, hair, feathers and/or eyes, more than is typical for the species.
Word Forms
- melanisms
Synonyms for melanism
Depending on context, synonyms include melanosis.
Antonyms for melanism
Common opposites include albinism, albinoism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include melanosis, hypermelanism, hypomelanosis, albinoism, hypermelanosis, amelanosis.
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