1. relating to or characterized by melanosis or the abnormal deposit of melanin
Usage: medical
2. containing or producing melanin
Usage: medical; biological

Examples

• The pathologist identified melanotic deposits in the tissue sample.
• Melanotic tumors often appear as dark-colored masses.
• The patient showed signs of melanotic pigmentation.
• Researchers studied the melanotic cells under a microscope.
• The melanotic lesion required further examination.
• Doctors noted the melanotic appearance of the growth.