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   Ne·vus

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   • 1. a birthmark or a mole on the skin, especially a birthmark in the form of a raised red patch.

   Word Origin late 17th century: from Latin.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   What does nevus mean?

   • Look up nevus or nevi in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Nevus ( pl.: nevi) is a nonspecific medical term for a visible, circumscribed, chronic lesion of the skin or mucosa. The term originates from nævus, which is Latin for "birthmark"; however, a nevus can be either congenital (present at birth) or acquired.

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   What is a nevus & what causes it?

   • The term nevus is applied to a number of conditions caused by neoplasias and hyperplasias of melanocytes, as well as a number of pigmentation disorders, both hypermelanotic (containing increased melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color) and hypomelanotic (containing decreased melanin).

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   What is an eye nevus?

   • An eye nevus, also called an eye freckle, may be present at birth or develop later. The nevus is usually a spot of color that can appear on the sclera, in the iris or at the back of your eye. Most are harmless, but some may be precancerous. What are eye freckles? Eye freckles, also called nevi, are colored growths on the surface of the eye.

   Eye Freckle (Nevus): Types, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

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3. www.healthline.com › health › nevusNevus: Definition, Common Types, Photos, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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   May 30, 2018 · Nevus is the medical term for a mole, which can be congenital or acquired. Learn about the different types of nevi, how to diagnose them, and when to see a doctor.

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   Nevus (pl.: nevi) is a nonspecific medical term for a visible, circumscribed, chronic lesion of the skin or mucosa. The term originates from nævus, which is Latin for "birthmark"; however, a nevus can be either congenital (present at birth) or acquired.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › nevusNevus Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Feb 6, 2024 · A nevus is a congenital or acquired pigmented area on the skin that is either flat or raised, such as a mole. Learn more about the word history, examples, and medical definition of nevus from Merriam-Webster.

6. www.verywellhealth.com › what-is-a-nevus-3010781Is a Nevus Going to Develop Into Skin Cancer? - Verywell Health

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   Jun 6, 2023 · A nevus is a benign (noncancerous) melanocytic tumor, more commonly called a mole. Learn about the different types of nevi, how they can increase your risk of melanoma, and how to screen for skin cancer.

7. my.clevelandclinic.org › 24487-eye-freckle-nevusEye Freckle (Nevus): Types, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

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   Nov 28, 2022 · An eye freckle, or nevus, is a colored growth on the surface of the eye that can be harmless or precancerous. Learn about the different types of nevi, how they are diagnosed and treated, and how to prevent them.

8. www.aao.org › eye-health › diseasesNevus (Eye Freckle) - American Academy of Ophthalmology

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   May 2, 2024 · A nevus is a colored growth on or in your eye, similar to a mole on your skin. Learn about the types, causes, diagnosis and treatment of nevi, and when to see an ophthalmologist for eye freckles.

9. www.yalemedicine.org › melanocytic-nevi-molesMelanocytic Nevi (Moles) > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

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   Melanocytic nevi are benign tumors that arise in the skin and have different sizes and colors. They are usually round, symmetrical, and uniform in color, and do not require treatment unless they change or become suspicious for melanoma.