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naevus

Pronunciation: /ˈniːvəs/
(US nevus)
Definition of naevus

noun (plural naevi /-vʌɪ, -viː/)

  • 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

naevus in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of naevus in the US English dictionary