All nevus synonyms
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N n 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.