Meaning & use
Melanotic
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Relating to or containing melanin, especially describing tissue or growths darkened by excess pigment.
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The biopsy confirmed a melanotic lesion that required further testing.
Melanotic freckling can sometimes be an early sign dermatologists monitor closely.
A note on using this word
Frequently used in oncology and dermatology, especially when describing melanoma and other pigmented skin conditions.
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