melanoderma
|mel-a-no-der-ma|
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/ˌmɛləˈnoʊdərmə/
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/ˌmɛləˈnəʊdəmə/
dark skin condition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'melanoderma' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'melas' meaning 'black' and 'derma' meaning 'skin'.
Historical Evolution
'melas' and 'derma' combined in Greek to form 'melanoderma', which was adopted into modern medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'black skin', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a condition characterized by dark skin due to increased melanin'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by abnormally dark skin due to increased melanin production.
The patient was diagnosed with melanoderma after prolonged sun exposure.
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Last updated: 2025/07/22 13:43