Melanosis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Melanosis is a noun meaning (pathology) The morbid deposition of black matter, often of a malignant character, causing pigmented tumours.
Meaning
(pathology) The morbid deposition of black matter, often of a malignant character, causing pigmented tumours.
More Meanings
- (pathology) A pigmentation of tissue.
- (alchemy) Synonym of nigredo.
Word Forms
- melanoses
Synonyms for melanosis
Depending on context, synonyms include nigredo, melanism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include melanism, precancerous, neurocutaneous, amelanosis, melanemia, hypermelanosis.
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