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nevus

Syllabification: (ne·vus)
Pronunciation: /ˈnēvəs/

(Britishnaevus)
Definition of nevus

noun (plural nevi /-ˌvī/)

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

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin

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Definition of nevus in the British & World English dictionary