Hyperpigmentation of the skin
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0000953
A darkening of the skin related to an increase in melanin production and deposition. [ HPO:probinson ]
Term info
database cross reference
- UMLS:C0162834
- SNOMEDCT_US:4830009
- MSH:D017495
- SNOMEDCT_US:49765009
definition
A darkening of the skin related to an increase in melanin production and deposition.
has alternative id
HP:0007527
has exact synonym
Skin hyperpigmentation, Cutaneous hyperpigmentation, Hyperpigmented lesion, Patchy darkened skin, Increased skin pigmentation
has related synonym
Melanodermia, Melanoderma
id
HP:0000953