Definitions
- Referring to a small, dark spot on the skin that is usually benign. - Talking about a blemish or birthmark on the skin that is typically round or oval in shape. - Describing a skin lesion that is usually brown or black in color and can appear anywhere on the body.
- Referring to a type of skin lesion that is usually benign. - Talking about a birthmark or mole on the skin that is typically round or oval in shape. - Describing a pigmented skin lesion that can be flat or raised and may have hair growing from it.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to pigmented skin lesions.
- 2Both can be benign or non-cancerous.
- 3Both can be present at birth or develop later in life.
- 4Both can be round or oval in shape.
- 5Both can appear anywhere on the body.
What is the difference?
- 1Appearance: Nevus can be flat or raised and may have hair growing from it, while moles are typically raised and do not have hair.
- 2Size: Nevus can be larger than moles and can vary in size.
- 3Location: Nevus is often used to describe a skin lesion on the scalp, while moles can appear anywhere on the body.
- 4Connotation: Moles is a more casual term, while nevus is a more formal and technical term.
Remember this!
Moles and nevus are synonyms that refer to pigmented skin lesions that can be benign or non-cancerous. While both terms share similarities such as their shape and location, they differ in terms of their origin, appearance, size, location, and connotation. Moles is a more casual term used in everyday language, while nevus is a more formal and technical term used by healthcare professionals.
