Meaning & use
melanoderma
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A medical term for abnormal darkening of the skin caused by excess deposits of melanin.
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The dermatologist diagnosed the patient's melanoderma as a side effect of the medication.
Prolonged sun exposure can contribute to melanoderma in some individuals.
A note on using this word
The word combines Greek roots: "melano-" (black) and "derma" (skin), a pattern shared with terms like melanoma.
Words with a similar meaning
hyperpigmentation
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