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Melanism

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin)

Classifications

Entity Type

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Sensitivity

unclassified

Information Class

unclassified

Variants

synonym
melanosis
plural
Melanisms
possessive
Melanism's
pluralpossessive
Melanisms'