Definitions

1. noun

A congenital benign growth or mark on the skin, such as a mole or birthmark.

“The doctor examined the nevus on her patient’s arm before performing the biopsy.”

2. noun

A melanocytic nevus, a common type of skin lesion that is usually harmless.

“The dermatologist ordered a biopsy of the nevus on his patient’s back to rule out skin cancer.”