Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
melano
adjective
/ˈmɛl.ə.noʊ/
Definition
Relating to melanin, the dark pigment found in the skin, hair, and eyes of people and animals.
Examples
- The melano pathway is important for understanding skin tone variations.
- Researchers studied the melano characteristics of different species.
Meaning
The term ‘melano’ pertains to melanin, which is responsible for coloration in organisms.
Synonyms
- pigmented
- dark-hued
- colored
