word
Medical
melanin
MEL-uh-nin
ˈmɛlənɪnListen
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melanin
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Dictionary meaning
The dark pigment in skin, hair, and the iris, produced by melanocytes.
History and origin
Greek — 'melas' (black).
Examples
- The amount of melanin in the skin determines how much protection it provides against UV radiation.
Common mispronunciations
meh-LAH-ninMEL-uh-neen
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