melanogen

noun

me·​la·​no·​gen mə-ˈlan-ə-jən How to pronounce melanogen (audio) ˈmel-ə-nō-ˌjen How to pronounce melanogen (audio)
: a precursor of melanin

Dictionary Entries Near melanogen

Cite this Entry

“Melanogen.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/melanogen. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!