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melanosis

mel·a·no·sis
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mel-uh-noh-sis]
    • /ˌmɛl əˈnoʊ sɪs/
    • /mˌelənˈəʊsɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mel-uh-noh-sis]
    • /ˌmɛl əˈnoʊ sɪs/

Definitions of melanosis word

  • noun melanosis abnormal deposition or development of black or dark pigment in the tissues. 1
  • noun melanosis a discoloration caused by this. 1
  • noun melanosis a skin condition characterized by excessive deposits of melanin 0
  • noun melanosis the abnormal production and deposition of melanin in the body tissues 0
  • noun melanosis (medicine) The morbid deposition of black matter, often of a malignant character, causing pigmented tumours. 0

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Origin of melanosis

First appearance:

before 1815
One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; < New Latin < Late Greek melánōsis a becoming black. See melan-, -osis

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Parts of speech for Melanosis

noun
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adverb
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melanosis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Top questions with melanosis

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