naevus
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naevus or nevus (ˈniːvəs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -vi | |
| any congenital growth or pigmented blemish on the skin; birthmark or mole | |
| [C19: from Latin; related to (g)natus born, produced by nature] | |
| nevus or nevus (ˈniːvəs, -vaɪ) | |
| —n | |
| [C19: from Latin; related to (g)natus born, produced by nature] | |
| 'naevoid or nevus | |
| —adj | |
| 'nevoid or nevus | |
| —adj | |
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Naevus
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