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melanoid

Melanoid (adj) means relating to, or resembling, melanin.

adj
1
Relating to, or resembling, melanin.
2
Relating to, or afflicted with, melanosis.
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Etymology

From melano- + -oid.

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What is the meaning of melanoid?

"melanoid" (adj) means relating to, or resembling, melanin.

What are the different meanings of melanoid?

"melanoid" has 2 main meanings: 1. Relating to, or resembling, melanin; 2. Relating to, or afflicted with, melanosis.

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