nevus
Pigmented skin mark
A nevus is a mole—a pigmented spot on the skin, typically benign.
Medical professionals use the term for various types of birthmarks and skin growths present from birth or developing later.
The plural is nevi.
The dermatologist examined the nevus for signs of irregularity.
Mark or location
- maculeFlat skin discoloration
- patchMaterial covering damage
- moleSubterranean insectivore
- birthmarkCongenital skin discoloration
freckle · marking · discoloration · pigmented · flat · raised · dome-shaped · papule
Not harmful or threatening
- lesionArea of pathological change
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- excisionCutting out of tissue
- dermatoscopeMagnifying instrument for skin
dermoscopy · melanoma · atypical · dysplastic · congenital · acquired · compound · intradermal
Natural coloring compound
- melanocyteCell that produces melanin
- pigmentColor-imparting material
- colorationSurface hue arrangement
- brownDark earth tone
tan · black · eumelanin · hyperpigmentation · depigmentation · halo effect · darkening · fading
Outermost tissue layer
- dermisLiving tissue under epidermis
- skinBody's outer layer
- hair follicleDermal pit producing strands
- sebaceous glandOrgan secreting skin oil
spot
Mark or location
birthmark · freckle · marking · discoloration · pigmented · flat · raised · dome-shaped · papule · nodule
benign
Not harmful or threatening
dermatoscope · dermoscopy · melanoma · atypical · dysplastic · congenital · acquired · compound · intradermal · spitz
melanin
Natural coloring compound
- melanocyteCell that produces melanin
- pigmentColor-imparting material
- colorationSurface hue arrangement
brown · tan · black · eumelanin · hyperpigmentation · depigmentation · halo effect · darkening · fading
epidermis
Outermost tissue layer
- dermisLiving tissue under epidermis
- skinBody's outer layer
- hair follicleDermal pit producing strands
beauty mark
Flattering facial blemish
- distinctiveReadily identifiable, set apart
- featureDistinguishing quality or element
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
iconic · aesthetic · attractive · charm · facial · visible · unique · signature
nevusmelanoma
Aggressive pigment-cell cancer
skin cancer · carcinoma · basal cell carcinoma · malignant tumor · malignancy