melanism

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1. n. An undue development of dark-colored pigment in the skin or its appendages; -- the opposite of albinism. Source: opted
2. n. A disease; black jaundice. See Mel/na. Source: opted
3. n. a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin) Source: wordnet
4. 1. An indue development of dark-colored pigment in the skin or its appendages; -- the opposite of albinism. 2. (Med.) A disease; black jaundice. See Mel. Source: webster
5. A disease; black jaundice. See Mel. Source: adambom
6. n a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin) Source: ecdict

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