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bathing trunk nevus (medicine) and achromophil (medicine)


bathing trunk nevus (medicine)


bathing trunk nevus


These large pigmented (often hairy) congenital nevi are important because of their increased risk (10 to 15%) of conversion into malignant melanoma. A biopsy can confirm if cells have turned malignant. Any change in a pre-existing nevus should prompt a physician evaluation.


achromophil (medicine)


achromophil -->
achromatophil


1. Not being coloured by the histologic or bacteriologic stains.

Synonym: achromophilic, achromophilous.

2. A cell or tissue that cannot be stained in the usual way.

Synonym: achromophil.

Origin: G. A-priv. + chroma, colour, + philos, fond