Naevus

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative forms 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Derived terms

English

Alternative forms

• nevus (plural nevi)

Noun

naevus (plural naevi)

1. ((anatomy{{#if:|, {{{2}}}{{#if:|, {{{3}}}{{#if:|, {{{4}}}{{#if:|, {{{5}}}{{#if:|, {{{6}}}{{#if:|, {{{7}}}{{#if:|, {{{8}}}{{#if:|, {{{9}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}})) A congenital pigmented area on the skin, usually benign.

Synonyms

• birthmark
• mole

Derived terms

• naevoid
• naevus flammeus
• blue naevus
• melanocytic naevus