The difference between Mother's mark and Naevus

When used as nouns, mother's mark means a congenital mark upon the body, 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. Mother's mark as a noun:

    A congenital mark upon the body; a naevus.

  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.

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