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