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    naevus
    /ˈniːvəs/

    noun

    • 1. a birthmark or a mole on the skin, especially a birthmark in the form of a raised red patch.

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  2. medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com › naevusNaevus | definition of naevus by Medical dictionary

    1. A circumscribed malformation of the skin, especially one that is colored by hyperpigmentation or increased vascularity; a nevus may be predominantly epidermal, adnexal, melanocytic, vascular, or mesodermal, or a compound overgrowth of these tissues. 2.

  3. dermnetnz.org › topics › melanocytic-naevusDermNet® - Moles (melanocytic naevi, pigmented nevi)

    A melanocytic naevus (American spelling ‘nevus’), or mole, is a common benign skin lesion due to a local proliferation of pigment cells (melanocytes). It is sometimes called a naevocytic naevus or just 'naevus' (but note that there are other types of naevi ).

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNAEVUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Definition of 'naevus' Word Frequency. naevus in British English. or US nevus (ˈniːvəs ) noun Word forms: plural -vi (-vaɪ ) any congenital growth or pigmented blemish on the skin; birthmark or mole. Also called: naeve. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Derived forms. naevoid (ˈnaevoid) or US nevoid (ˈnevoid)

  5. dermnetnz.org › topics › benign-skin-lesionsCommon benign skin lesions - DermNet

    Which are the common melanocytic lesions? Common benign skin lesions of melanocytic origin include the ephilis, lentigo simplex, and melanocytic naevus (mole). Ephilides are genetically determined well-defined small brown macules with the following characteristics: 1–4 mm in diameter. Tan or brown colour.

  6. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › naevusnaevus - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Apr 13, 2024 · naevus (plural naevi) ( anatomy) A pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal area on the skin, whether congenital or acquired.

  7. www.theskincancerdoctor.com.au › moles-naeviMoles (Naevi) – The Skin Cancer Doctor

    Definition: Melanocytic naevi (moles) are common neoplasms that result from the proliferation of cutaneous melanocytes that grow in clusters on clumps. Melanocytic naevi (Moles) are benign proliferations of a type of melanocyte known as a “naevus cell.” However they can sometimes become malignant and require close monitoring.

  8. dermnetnz.org › topics › atypical-melanocytic-naevusDermNet® - Atypical naevi (dysplastic nevi, funny-looking moles)

    The term atypical naevus is sometimes used to mean any funny-looking mole, and sometimes to mean a melanocytic lesion that is suspected of being a melanoma (a cancerous mole). One definition of an atypical naevus is a mole with at least 3 of the following features. Size > 5 mm diameter. Ill-defined or blurred borders.