nevus
English
Alternative forms
- naevus
- nævus
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin naevus.
Noun
nevus (plural nevi)
- (anatomy) A general term referring to a number of different, usually benign, pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal lesions of the skin.
- Most birthmarks and moles fall into the category of nevi.
Synonyms
- birthmark
- mole
Derived terms
- nevoid
Translations
benign lesion on skin — see mole
See also
- angioma
- hemangioma
- Mongolian spot
Anagrams
- Venus, venus