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melanoma
nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/mɨ.lɐˈno.mɐ/me·la·no·ma
Definition
1A malignant tumor that originates in melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells of the skin.
Usage examples
“Excessive sun exposure is a risk factor for developing melanoma.”
“The melanoma was detected at an early stage, which increased the chances of a cure.”
Common combinations
malignant melanomacutaneous melanomamelanoma diagnosismelanoma risk