Definition of melanism Melanism

mel•a•nism

We found 5 definitions of melanism from 4 different sources.

What does melanism mean?

Noun
melanism - a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin)
		melanosis

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melanism (Noun)
congenital excess of melanin pigmentation in the skin, hair, feathers and/or eyes; the condition of being melano.

melanism (n.)
An undue development of dark-colored pigment in the skin or its appendages; -- the opposite of albinism.
melanism (n.)
A disease; black jaundice. See Mel/na.

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