| Ota, Masao | <person> Japanese dermatopathologist, 1885-1945. See: Ota's nevus. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Takayama, Masao | <person> Japanese physician, *1872. See: Takayama's stain. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| nevus of ota | A macular lesion on the side of the face, involving the conjunctiva and lids, as well as the adjacent facial skin, sclera, ocular muscles, and periosteum. Histological features vary from those of a mongolian spot to those of a blue nevus. (12 Dec 1998) |
| Ota's nevus | Pigmentation of the conjunctiva and skin around the eye, usually unilateral; seen especially in women of Oriental races. Synonym: Ota's nevus. (05 Mar 2000) |