melanosis

noun

a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin)

Roots

melasmelan- · Greek · black osis-osis · Greek · abnormal condition

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Where does melanosis come from?

The word melanosis breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: melan, from Greek melas (“black”); and -osis, from Greek osis (“abnormal condition”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.