melanoderma
[mel″ah-no-der´mah] an abnormally increased amount of melanin in the skin due either to an increase in production of melanin by the melanocytes normally present or to an increase in the number of melanocytes, with production of hyperpigmented patches.
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mel·a·no·der·ma
(mel'ă-nō-der'mă), 1. An abnormal darkening of the skin by deposition of excess melanin.
2. Hyperpigmentation of the skin by melanin or deposition of dark substances such as silver, iron, and drug derivatives.
[melano- + G. derma, skin]
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mel·a·no·der·ma
(mel'ă-nō-dĕr'mă) 1. An abnormal darkening of the skin by deposition of excess melanin.
2. Hyperpigmentation of the skin by melanin or deposition of dark metallic substances such as silver and iron.
[melano- + G. derma, skin]
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melanoderma
Abnormal darkening of the skin from excessive numbers of MELANOCYTES.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005