amelanotic

amelanotic
Lacking in melanin. [G. a- priv. + melas, black]

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amel·a·not·ic .ā-.mēl-ə-'nät-ik adj containing little or no melanin <\amelanotic melanocytes> <\amelanotic malignant melanoma>

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