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单词 naevus
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Definition of naevus in English:

naevus

(US nevus)
nounPlural naevi ˈniːvəsˈnivəs
  • A birthmark or a mole on the skin, especially a birthmark in the form of a raised red patch.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • On physical examination, no clinically atypical or suspicious nevi were observed on the skin or scalp.
    • I was born in the United States in 1955 and by the age of 4 months had developed a strawberry naevus on my neck.
    • However, when performing any part of the physical examination, family physicians should be alert for suspicious nevi.
    • A 51-year-old white female was evaluated for multiple nevi.
    • Treatment required removing the nevus and resurfacing the child's body with skin grafts.
    Synonyms
    stain, mark, patch, soiling, streak, spot, blotch, tarnishing

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin.

 
 

Definition of nevus in US English:

nevus

(British naevus)
nounˈnēvəsˈnivəs
  • A birthmark or a mole on the skin, especially a birthmark in the form of a raised red patch.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A 51-year-old white female was evaluated for multiple nevi.
    • Treatment required removing the nevus and resurfacing the child's body with skin grafts.
    • I was born in the United States in 1955 and by the age of 4 months had developed a strawberry naevus on my neck.
    • However, when performing any part of the physical examination, family physicians should be alert for suspicious nevi.
    • On physical examination, no clinically atypical or suspicious nevi were observed on the skin or scalp.
    Synonyms
    stain, mark, patch, soiling, streak, spot, blotch, tarnishing

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin.

 
 
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