IPA: /ˌmɛlənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
KK: /mɛlənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition: The process of producing or increasing melanin in a tissue or organism, which results in a darker color, or the darkening of soil due to humus.
Example: The melanization of the skin can occur due to sun exposure.
IPA: /ˈmɛlənaɪz/
KK: /mɛlənaɪz/
Definition: To make something dark or black, often by adding a dark substance or pigment.
Example: The artist decided to melanize the canvas to give it a deeper tone.
IPA: //ˌmɛləˈnɒblæst//
KK: /mɛlənəˌblæst/
Definition: A type of cell that develops into a melanocyte, which is responsible for producing pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes.
Example: Melanoblasts are essential for the formation of skin color and protection against UV radiation.
IPA: /ˈmɛlənoʊˌsaɪt/
KK: /mɛləˈnaɪsaɪt/
Definition: A type of cell in the skin that makes a pigment called melanin, which gives color to the skin and protects it from the sun.
Example: Melanocytes are responsible for the color of our skin and hair.
IPA: //ˌmɛlənoʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs//
KK: /mɛləˈnoʊdʒənɪs/
Definition: The process by which melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color, is produced in the skin.
Example: Melanogenesis is essential for protecting the skin from UV radiation.
IPA: /ˌmɛləˈnoʊmə/
KK: /mɛləˈnoʊmə/
Definition: A type of skin cancer that develops from cells that produce pigment, often appearing as a dark spot or growth on the skin.
Example: The doctor diagnosed her with melanoma after examining the unusual mole on her arm.
IPA: /ˌmɛləˈnɒfɔːr/
KK: /mɛlənəˌfɔr/
Definition: A type of cell that holds a dark pigment called melanin, commonly found in the skin of certain animals like amphibians and reptiles.
Example: The melanophores in the frog's skin help it change color for camouflage.
IPA: /ˈmɛlənoʊˌsoʊm/
KK: /mɛlənəˌsoʊm/
Definition: A small structure within cells that produces and stores melanin, the pigment responsible for color in skin, hair, and eyes.
Example: The scientist studied the melanosome to understand how skin color is determined.
IPA: /ˌmɛləˈnɒtɪk/
KK: /mɛləˈnɑtɪk/
Definition: Describing something that has a dark or black pigmentation, often related to skin or fur color.
Example: The melanotic condition of the animal gave it a striking appearance in the sunlight.
IPA: /ˌmɛləˈtoʊnɪn/
KK: /mɛləˈtoʊnɪn/
Definition: A hormone produced by the pineal gland that helps control sleep patterns and is released in response to darkness.
Example: Many people take melatonin supplements to help them sleep better at night.
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