onyxitis

/ɔnɪksˈaɪtɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare condition characterized by the deposit of melanin in the tissues, resulting in bluish-black or dark brown discoloration.

“The patient’s doctor suspected onyxitis after reviewing the biopsy results.”

Synonyms

  • melanoderma
  • melanosis

Antonyms

  • albinism
  • hypopigmentation