Where does “hypermelanism” come from?
hypermelanism (English) comes from English melanism, from French mélanisme — melanism.
hypermelanism (English): An excess of melanin in the skin
Definitions
- An excess of melanin in the skin
Ancestry of “hypermelanism”, step by step
hypermelanism traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English melanism
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | melanism | Congenital excess of melanin pigmentation in the... |
| 2 | French | mélanisme | melanism |
via English hyper
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | hyper | hyperactive; energetic; overly diligent;... |