Definition of melanism
English to English noun - a condition characterized by abnormal deposits of melanin (especially in the skin)
source: WordNet 3.0 - An undue development of dark-colored pigment in the skin or its appendages; -- the opposite of albinism.
source: Webster 1913 - The character of having a high degree of pigmentation, as shown in dark skin, eyes, and hair.
source: Webster 1913
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