"hypermelanism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From hyper- + melanism. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|hyper|melanism}} hyper- + melanism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} hypermelanism (uncountable)
  1. (pathology) An excess of melanin in the skin Tags: uncountable Related terms: hypermelanic
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