melanogenesis

noun

me·​la·​no·​gen·​e·​sis mə-ˌla-nə-ˈje-nə-səs How to pronounce melanogenesis (audio)
ˌme-lə-nō-
: the formation of melanin

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For skin lightening to work, melanogenesis—the process to synthesize melanin—must be inhibited. Kang-Chun Cheng, Quartz, 11 Aug. 2021

Word History

Etymology

melano- + genesis, after French mélanogénèse

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of melanogenesis was in 1909

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“Melanogenesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/melanogenesis. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

melanogenesis

noun
me·​la·​no·​gen·​e·​sis mə-ˌlan-ə-ˈjen-ə-səs How to pronounce melanogenesis (audio) ˌmel-ə-nō- How to pronounce melanogenesis (audio)
plural melanogeneses -ˌsēz How to pronounce melanogenesis (audio)
: the formation of melanin
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