Næ"vus (nE"vus), n.; pl. Nævi (- vI). [L.] (Med.)

A spot or mark on the skin of children when born; a birthmark; -- usually applied to vascular tumors, i. e., those consisting mainly of blood vessels, as dilated arteries, veins, or capillaries.

 

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