Melanism
melanism (melanizm),n. (Gr. melas, -anos,
black.)
1. An undue development of dark-colored
pigment in the skin or its appendages; -- the opposite of
albinism.
2. (Med.) A disease; black jaundice.
See Melana.
melanism (?), n. (Ethnol.)The character of having a high degree of pigmentation, as shown
in dark skin, eyes, and hair.
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