nevus
nevus · nevi
Any of a number of different, usually benign, pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal…Any of a number of different, usually benign, pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal lesions of the skin.
/ˈniːvəs/
Meaning
1 sensesAny of a number of different, usually benign, pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal lesions of the skin.
Most birthmarks and moles fall into the category of nevi.
More definitions
- a blemish on the skin that is formed before birth
Origin
Borrowed from Latin naevus.Borrowed from Latin naevus.
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Forms
plural: neviSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a blemish on the skin that is formed before birth:birthmark
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular