English word melanoid comes from English -oid, English melano- (Melanin.)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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-oid | English (eng) | Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns. |
melano- | English (eng) | Melanin. |
melanoid | English (eng) | Relating to, or afflicted with, melanosis.. Relating to, or resembling, melanin. |