naevus flammeus
naevus flammeus noun: a vascular birthmark or naevus, usually on the head and neck, consisting of an overgrowth of capillaries which produce a reddish to purplish discoloration of the skin.
Noun
naevus flammeus
- A vascular birthmark or naevus, usually on the head and neck, consisting of an overgrowth of capillaries which produce a reddish to purplish discoloration of the skin.
- Synonyms:
- port-wine mark, port-wine stain
naevus flammeus meaning in Persian
naevus flammeus in Persian
- anatomy: vascular birthmark
- خال لکهشرابی
Synonyms of naevus flammeus
Forms of naevus flammeus
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Origin of naevus flammeus
Latin
Questions about naevus flammeus
- What does naevus flammeus mean?
- Naevus flammeus means a vascular birthmark or naevus, usually on the head and neck, consisting of an overgrowth of capillaries which produce a reddish to purplish discoloration of the skin.
- What is naevus flammeus in Persian?
- Naevus flammeus in Persian is خال لکهشرابی. See Naevus flammeus meaning in Persian.
- What part of speech is naevus flammeus?
- Naevus flammeus is a noun.
Words near naevus flammeus in the dictionary
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