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nevus

/ˈniː.vəs/

Translations

nevusnoun

nevi

/ˈniː.vəs/

невус

The dermatologist examined the nevus on the patient's arm.

Дерматолог осмотрел невус на руке пациента.

Synonyms

mole

birthmark

skin lesion

pigmented lesion

nevusadjective

/ˈniː.vəs/

/ˈni.vəs/

Used attributively in medical contexts (e.g., "nevus cells", "nevus tissue").

Definitions

nevusnoun

A benign congenital growth on the skin, commonly known as a birthmark or mole, usually pigmented or raised.

The dermatologist examined the nevus on her arm to ensure it was benign.

Any circumscribed lesion of the skin or mucosa, either congenital or acquired, that may contain melanocytes, vascular elements, or other tissue types.

A vascular nevus, sometimes called a port-wine stain, can cover large areas of the face.

nevusadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a nevus.

Nevus tissue was identified during histological examination.