melas

noun — 2 senses

melas

noun

Etymology From Ancient Greek μέλας (mélas, “black”).

1

Medicine, Sciences Obsolete Synonym of leprosy, particularly contagious forms causing dark spots on the skin.

2

Medicine, Sciences Uncommon Synonym of melasma.

Coordinate terms
alphos, leuce

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