melanism
noun /'mɛlə,nɪzəm/
- Definition
- a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin)
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'melanism'.
- Synonyms
- melanosis
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
3
Consonants
5
Length
8