nevoid
- noun
- /ˈniːvɔɪd/
- Specialized
- She has a small nevoid on her cheek.
Examples
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A small nevoid appeared on her arm when she was a child.
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Doctors recommend monitoring any changes in a nevoid for signs of skin problems.
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The dermatologist examined the nevoid to determine if it was benign.
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The doctor examined the nevoid for any changes.
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The dermatologist examined the nevoid to determine if it was benign.
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Doctors recommend monitoring any changes in a nevoid for signs of skin problems.
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A small nevoid appeared on her arm when she was a child.
Synonyms
57
2.3
A small dark spot or raised area on the skin usually present from birth
41
1.3
A mark on the skin you are born with that has a different color or feel
1
9.9
A skin mark present at birth, like a birthmark or mole
1
9.9
A flat pink to purple mark on the skin present at birth, often called a port-wine stain
Compounds
- Specialized
A birth condition causing one arm or leg to swell and skin to thicken when lymph vessels are blocked
How Noticeable
- Specialized
1
6.6
41
1.3
- Specialized
57
2.3
46
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Nevoid comes from the Latin nevus meaning 'birthmark' and simply names a skin mark or 'mole' on the body. That's why doctors use nevoid to mean a small growth or birthmark on the skin.