melaninogenesis

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noun

The formation of melanin.

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Meanings

nounmelaninogenesis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineThe formation of melanin.

Origin

From melanin + -o- + -genesis.

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APA

melaninogenesis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/melaninogenesis

MLA

“melaninogenesis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/melaninogenesis. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “melaninogenesis,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/melaninogenesis.

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