noun
- Plural of nevus; benign skin growths or moles, typically brown or flesh-colored.
Usage: Medical/dermatological term; Plural form; singular is 'nevus'
Examples
- The dermatologist examined the patient's nevi to check for any signs of melanoma.
- Most people have several nevi on their skin by adulthood.
- She had a cluster of nevi on her shoulder that had been present since childhood.
- The doctor recommended monitoring the larger nevi for changes in size or color.