nevus

English

Alternative forms

• naevus
• nævus

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin naevus.

Noun

nevus (plural nevi)

1. (anatomy) A general term referring to a number of different, usually benign, pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal lesions of the skin.

   Most birthmarks and moles fall into the category of nevi.

Synonyms

• birthmark
• mole

Derived terms

• nevoid

Translations

benign lesion on skin — see mole

See also

• angioma
• hemangioma
• Mongolian spot

Anagrams

• Venus, venus