Synonyms for melanism
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Congenital abundance or excess of melanin pigmentation in the skin, hair, feathers and/or eyes, more than is typical for the species.
Forms
- Plural
- melanisms → melanoses…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| melanism | falling | |
| melanosis | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- melanosis