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mel·a·noid

 (mĕl′ə-noid′)
adj.
1. Of or related to melanin; black-pigmented.
2. Of or affected with melanosis.
mel′a·noid′ n.
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melanoid

(ˈmɛləˌnɔɪd)
adj
1. (Biochemistry) resembling melanin; dark coloured
2. (Pathology) characterized by or resembling melanosis
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mel•a•noid

(ˈmɛl əˌnɔɪd)

adj.
1. of or characterized by melanosis.
2. resembling melanin; darkish.
[1850–55]
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