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English
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin naevus.
Pronunciation
Noun
nevus (plural nevi)
- (anatomy) Any of a number of different, usually benign, pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal lesions of the skin.
- Hyponyms: birthmark, mole
Most birthmarks and moles fall into the category of nevi.
Derived terms
Translations
benign lesion on skin
— see mole
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Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin naevus.
Noun
nevus m (invariable)
- nevus
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