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melanism
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melanism /mel·a·nism/ (mel´ah-nizm) melanosis.
mel·a·nism (ml-nzm)
n.
1. See melanosis.
2. Dark coloration of the skin, hair, fur, or feathers because of a high concentration of melanin.
melanism
[mel′əniz′əm]
Etymology: Gk, melas, black
an abnormal deposit of dark brown to black melanin pigment in the skin, hair, and other tissues. Also called melanosis.
melanism
excessive deposition of melanin in the skin.


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