nevus

Thân thiện

A small, flat nevus is visible on the baby's cheek.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A congenital blemish on the skin: A nevus is a mark or growth on the skin that is present at birth or appears shortly thereafter. It is commonly known as a mole or birthmark.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The dermatologist examined the small nevus on her cheek.
  • Most nevi are harmless, but changes in their appearance should be checked by a doctor.

Advanced Usage

• Medical Context: In dermatology, the plural "nevi" is standard. The term is often qualified to describe specific types.
  • The patient has multiple dysplastic nevi, which require monitoring.
• Compound Terms (Listed Separately): These are related terms, not the target word itself.
  • Melanocytic nevus: A benign cluster of pigment-producing cells.
  • Blue nevus: A dark blue mole.

Variants and Related Words

• Nevi (n): The standard plural form of "nevus."
• Nevoid (adj): Resembling a nevus.
• Nevus flammeus (n): A technical term for a port-wine stain, a type of birthmark.

Synonyms

• Mole: A common term for a small, dark nevus.
• Birthmark: A general term for a congenital skin blemish.

Idioms and Phrases

(This word is primarily a medical/scientific term and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a blemish on the skin that is formed before birth

Từ đồng nghĩa

• birthmark