Definition
黑色素 is a scientific term for melanin, the pigment that gives color to skin, hair, and eyes in humans and animals. It's a compound noun (黑色 'black' + 素 'substance') used in biology and medicine contexts. You'll encounter it in discussions about skin tone, sun protection, or medical conditions like vitiligo.
n.
melanin (the pigment in skin, hair, and eyes)
Examples
- 黑色素。Pífū lǐ de hēi sè sù juédìng le yí ge rén de fūsè.The melanin in the skin determines a person's skin color.
- 黑色素。Yángguāng huì cìjī hēi sè sù de shēngchéng.Sunlight stimulates the production of melanin.
- 黑色素。Zhè zhǒng yào kěyǐ yìzhì hēi sè sù de héchéng.This medicine can inhibit the synthesis of melanin.
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