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melanism

/ˈmel.ə.nɪz.əm/

Traducción: Condición caracterizada por una deposición anormal o aumentada de melanina, especialmente en la piel, que a menudo produce una pigmentación más oscura.

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C1formalcommonscientific/ˈmel.ə.nɪz.əm/

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A condition characterized by an abnormal or increased deposit of melanin, especially in the skin, often resulting in darker pigmentation.

  • 🇪🇸Condición caracterizada por una deposición anormal o aumentada de melanina, especialmente en la piel, que a menudo produce una pigmentación más oscura.
  1. Excessive pigmentation C1 formal scientific

    A condition characterized by an abnormal increase in the production and deposition of melanin, resulting in darker coloration of the skin, hair, or feathers.

    • Melanism in leopards gives them their distinctive black coat.
    • The study examined the genetic basis of melanism in various bird species.
    • Industrial melanism in peppered moths is a classic example of natural selection.

    🇪🇸melanismo

    Sinónimos: hyperpigmentationmelanodermamelanosis

  • melanisms plural form
  • melanisms' possessive plural form
  • melanism's possessive singular form