Nevus
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0003764
A nevus is a type of hamartoma that is a circumscribed stable malformation of the skin. [ HPO:probinson ]
Term info
database cross reference
- MSH:D009506
- MSH:D009508
- SNOMEDCT_US:400096001
- UMLS:C0027962
- SNOMEDCT_US:21119008
- UMLS:C0027960
- SNOMEDCT_US:51697005
comment
The word Nevus derives from the Latin word Knee-vus meaning birthmark or mole.
definition
A nevus is a type of hamartoma that is a circumscribed stable malformation of the skin.
has exact synonym
Naevus, Mole
has related synonym
Naevi, Nevi
id
HP:0003764