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Nevus

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A nevus is a type of hamartoma that is a circumscribed stable malformation of the skin. [ ]

Term info

Label

Nevus

Synonyms
  • Mole
  • Naevus
database cross reference
layperson term
Mole [ ORCID : 0000-0001-6908-9849 ]

comment

The word Nevus derives from the Latin word Knee-vus meaning birthmark or mole.

has obo namespace

human_phenotype

has related synonym

Naevi, Nevi

id

HP:0003764

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