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A nevus flammeus is a red birthmark caused by capillary dilation. A quarter to half of all humans have a nevus flammeus, often at the back of the neck and referred to in layman's terms as a "stork bite."

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What is the medical term meaning dilation of small vessels that may appear as a birthmark?

Nevus flammeus is a birthmark due to dilation of small blood vessels. On the neck, the lay term for this birthmark is "stork bite." Elsewhere, it's often called a port-wine stain.


What is the medical term meaning mole?

Nevus if it is noncancerous (it's also used for birthmarks) Nevus pigmentosus or macula


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It's a birthmark. This type of birthmark is known as a "port-wine stain" birthmark. The formal medical term is nevus flammeus. It results when insufficient nerve fibers in a particular area of skin allow more blood than is the norm to flow through capillaries in that area. This extra blood flow causes the dark red blotch that is the port-wine stain.


What does the spanish word nevus mean?

"Nevus" suena más a latín; en todo caso sería un apellido.


What is nevus in plural form?

nevi


What is the genus name for a mole?

Nevus


How is the word nevus pronounced?

as in nee-vhus


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Hello, I see you are asking "What is linear sebaceous nevus sequence?" Linear nevus sebaceous syndrome (LNSS) is a condition characterized by the association of a large, linear sebaceous nevus (type of birthmark) with a broad range of abnormalities that may affect every organ system, including the central nervous system (CNS). The nevus usually is located on the face, scalp, or neck. For more information, you can visit this URL - skincarehealthcenter. com/condition/linear-sebaceous-nevus-sequence/c/26254


What is plural of nevi?

Nevi is the already plural word of nevus.


What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the animal Short-eared owl?

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What is hairy nevus?

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What is a nevus in the antecubital area?

A nevus in the antecubital area is a mole or pigmented skin lesion located in the bend of the elbow. It is a common location for moles to develop and is usually harmless. However, any changes in size, shape, or color should be evaluated by a dermatologist to rule out skin cancer.