noun
- plural of melanogenesis; the biological process by which melanin is produced in the body, particularly in melanocytes of the skin
Usage: technical/scientific term; used in dermatology and biology
Examples
- The study examined melanogeneses in different skin types to understand pigmentation variation.
- Researchers investigated how UV exposure affects melanogeneses in human epidermis.
- Melanogeneses can be stimulated by sun exposure as a protective mechanism.
- The drug was tested for its ability to inhibit melanogeneses in melanoma cells.
- Understanding melanogeneses is crucial for developing treatments for pigmentation disorders.