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melanism

Noun

mel=a=nism

WORDNET DICTIONARY

melanism(n = noun.state) melanosis - a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin);

is a kind of disease of the skin, skin disease, skin disorder

melanism, n. [Gr. me`las, -anos, black.].

An undue development of dark-colored pigment in the skin or its appendages; -- the opposite of albinism. [1913 Webster]
A disease; black jaundice. See Melæna. [1913 Webster]

melanism, n.

The character of having a high degree of pigmentation, as shown in dark skin, eyes, and hair. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

melanism, n. an unusual darkening of body tissues caused by excessive production of melanin.