1. a birthmark or mole on the skin
Usage: medical

Examples

• The doctor examined the nevus on her shoulder during the routine checkup.
• He was born with a small nevus on his cheek.
• The dermatologist recommended monitoring the nevus for any changes in size or color.
• Some people choose to have a nevus removed for cosmetic reasons.
• The nevus had been present since birth and was completely harmless.
• She noticed the nevus had grown slightly larger over the years.