nevus

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin naevus.

Noun

nevus (plural nevi)

  1. (anatomy) A general term referring to a number of different, usually benign, pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal lesions of the skin.
    Most birthmarks and moles fall into the category of nevi.

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Translations
benign lesion on skin — see mole

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