naevus

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin naevus.

Noun

naevus (plural naevi)

1. (anatomy) A pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal area on the skin, whether congenital or acquired.

Synonyms

• birthmark
• longing mark
• mole
• mother's mark
• mother-spot
• naeve

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