MELANOCYTIC NEVUS
\mˌɛlɐnəsˈɪtɪk nˈɛvəs], \mˌɛlɐnəsˈɪtɪk nˈɛvəs], \m_ˌɛ_l_ɐ_n_ə_s_ˈɪ_t_ɪ_k n_ˈɛ_v_ə_s]\
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A nevus containing melanin. The term is usually restricted to nevocytic nevi (round or oval collections of melanin-containing nevus cells occurring at the dermoepidermal junction of the skin or in the dermis proper) or moles, but may be applied to other pigmented nevi. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
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