melanopathy

  • 1melanopathy — Any disease marked by abnormal pigmentation of the skin. [melano + G. pathos, suffering] …

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  • 2melanin —   n. dark or black pigment of body.    ♦ melanian,    ♦ melanic, adj. dark skinned.    ♦ melaniferous, adj. containing melanin.    ♦ melanism, n. abnormal blackness of skin or plumage; extreme darkness of complexion and hair.    ♦ melano, n.… …

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