melanosis en · NOUN
Etymology
From melano- + -osis.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The morbid deposition of black matter, often of a malignant character, causing pigmented tumours.
- (countable, uncountable) A pigmentation of tissue.
- (countable, uncountable) Synonym of nigredo.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| melanoses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
hepatomelanosis · fibromelanosis
Relateds
melanose · hypermelanosis · melanotic
Synonyms
Translations (3)
gl melanose (morbid deposition of black matter) · ru мелано́зис (morbid deposition of black matter) · fi melanoosi (morbid deposition of black matter)