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.