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melanoma::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | malignant melanoma |
| Type of | skin cancer |
Examples of melanoma
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Researchers are analyzing the data in the study on metastatic melanoma patients.
From the washingtontimes.com
It also factors into the development of melanoma, the deadliest of skin cancers.
From the orlandosentinel.com
German startup Ribopharma is targeting pancreatic cancer and malignant melanoma.
From the businessweek.com
The vast majority of non-melanoma skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma and SCC.
From the sciencedaily.com
For example, having numerous moles puts an individual at high risk for melanoma.
From the sciencedaily.com
A single visit to a solarium could increase the risk of melanoma by 41 per cent.
From the hepburnadvocate.com.au
Every year, most of the 2,000 skin cancer deaths result from malignant melanoma.
From the sciencedaily.com
Someone with basal cell is also at increased risk for squamous cell or melanoma.
From the cnn.com
Genome-wide screen of promoter methylation identifies novel markers in melanoma.
From the sciencedaily.com
- Any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes
- Melanoma is a malignant tumor of melanocytes. Such cells are found predominantly in skin, but are also found in the bowel and the eye (see uveal melanoma). Melanoma is one of the less common types of skin cancer, but causes the majority (75%) of skin cancer related deaths. ...
- A dark-pigmented, usually malignant tumor arising from a melanocyte and occurring most commonly in the skin
- (Melanomas) These tumors are much less common in pets than people. These come from cells which produce the pigment (color) to the skin. The tumors are generally (but not always) dark in color and common on darker skinned animals. The can be benign or malignant. ...
- A type of skin cancer characterized by a black or dark brown pigmented tumor.
- A form of skin cancer that arises in melanocytes, the cells that produce pigment. Melanoma usually begins in a mole.
- The most serious, life-threatening form of skin cancer.
- A cancerous (malignant) tumor that begins in the cells that produce the skin coloring (melanocytes). Melanoma is almost always curable in its early stages. However, it is likely to spread, and once it has spread to other parts of the body the chances for a cure are much less.
- Is a form of skin cancer that often arises in a mole. It is curable if diagnosed early but may sometimes be fatal. The use of sunscreen, particularly during childhood can help prevent melanomas. ...
