The difference between Birthmark and Nevus

When used as nouns, birthmark means a mark on the skin formed before birth, whereas nevus means a general term referring to a number of different, usually benign, pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal lesions of the skin.


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  1. Birthmark as a noun:

    A mark on the skin formed before birth.

  1. Nevus as a noun (anatomy):

    A general term referring to a number of different, usually benign, pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal lesions of the skin.

    Examples:

    "Most birthmarks and moles fall into the category of nevi."