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naevus

naevus is the alternative spelling of nevus.

Meaning of nevus

Noun

nevus (plural nevi)

  1. Any of 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.

Forms of naevus

pluralnaevi

Words formed from naevus

Questions about naevus

What is naevus the alternative spelling of?
Naevus is the alternative spelling of nevus.

Words near naevus in the dictionary

  1. naevomelanocytic
  2. Naevos
  3. naevose
  4. naevous
  5. naevoxanthoendothelioma
  6. naevus
  7. naevus flammeus
  8. naf
  9. Nafaanra
  10. nafagrel
  11. NAFAIK

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