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Definition of Nevus

1. Noun. A blemish on the skin that is formed before birth.

Definition of Nevus

1. Noun. A general term referring to a number of different, usually benign, pigmented lesions of the skin. ¹

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Definition of Nevus

1. a birthmark [n -VI] : NEVOID [adj] - See also: birthmark

Medical Definition of Nevus

1. Tumour like but nonneoplastic hamartoma of skin. A vascular naevus is a localised capillary rich area of the skin (strawberry birthmark, sometimes the much more extensive port wine stain). A mole benign melanoma) is a pigmented naevus, a cluster of melanocytes containing melanin. (13 Nov 1997)

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