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All nevus synonyms

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noun nevus

  • discoloration — the act or fact of discoloring or the state of being discolored.
  • freckle — one of the small, brownish spots on the skin that are caused by deposition of pigment and that increase in number and darken on exposure to sunlight; lentigo.
  • imperfection — an imperfect detail; flaw: a law full of imperfections.
  • pimple — a small, usually inflammatory swelling or elevation of the skin; papule or pustule.
  • scar — a precipitous, rocky place; cliff.
  • smudge — a dirty mark or smear.
  • snag — a tree or part of a tree held fast in the bottom of a river, lake, etc., and forming an impediment or danger to navigation.
  • stain — a discoloration produced by foreign matter having penetrated into or chemically reacted with a material; a spot not easily removed.
  • stigma — a mark of disgrace or infamy; a stain or reproach, as on one's reputation.
  • wart — a small, often hard, abnormal elevation on the skin, usually caused by a papomavirus.
  • birthmark — A birthmark is a mark on someone's skin that has been there since they were born.
  • blackhead — Blackheads are small, dark spots on someone's skin caused by blocked pores.
  • blister — A blister is a painful swelling on the surface of your skin. Blisters contain a clear liquid and are usually caused by heat or by something repeatedly rubbing your skin.
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