English Explanatory Dictionary

naevus flammeus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A vascular birthmark or naevus, usually on the head and neck, consisting of an overgrowth of capillaries which produce a reddish to purplish discoloration of the skin.

Word forms

naevus flammeus nevus flammeus

Etymology

Latin

Synonyms

port-wine mark port-wine stain
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