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Noun: melanoma (melanomas,melanomata)  ,me-lu'now-mu
  1. Any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes
    - malignant melanoma

Derived forms: melanomas, melanomata

Type of: skin cancer

Encyclopedia: Melanoma, Malignant

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