nevoid
- noun
- /ˈniːvɔɪd/
- Specialized
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nevo
- 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
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2.3
A small dark spot or raised area on the skin usually present from birth
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1.3
A mark on the skin you are born with that has a different color or feel
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A skin mark present at birth, like a birthmark or mole
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
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.