'Melanism' definitions:

Definition of 'melanism'

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noun
A condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin) [syn: melanosis, melanism]

Definition of 'Melanism'

From: GCIDE
  • Melanism \Mel"a*nism\ (m[e^]l"[.a]*n[i^]z'm), n. (Ethnol.) The character of having a high degree of pigmentation, as shown in dark skin, eyes, and hair. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

Definition of 'Melanism'

From: GCIDE
  • Melanism \Mel"a*nism\ (m[e^]l"[.a]*n[i^]z'm), n. [Gr. me`las, -anos, black.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. An undue development of dark-colored pigment in the skin or its appendages; -- the opposite of albinism. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Med.) A disease; black jaundice. See Melaena. [1913 Webster]

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