The difference between Birthmark and Naevus

When used as nouns, birthmark means a mark on the skin formed before birth, whereas naevus means a pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal area on the skin. naevi may be congenital or acquired, and are always benign.


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  1. Birthmark as a noun:

    A mark on the skin formed before birth.

  1. Naevus as a noun (anatomy):

    A pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal area on the skin. Naevi may be congenital or acquired, and are always benign.