amelanotic melanoma

amelanotic melanoma
an unpigmented malignant melanoma.

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  • amelanotic melanoma — A type of skin cancer in which the cells do not make melanin. Skin lesions are often irregular and may be pink, red, or have light brown, tan, or gray at the edges …   English dictionary of cancer terms

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  • melanoma — A malignant neoplasm, derived from cells that are capable of forming melanin, arising most commonly in the skin of any part of the body, or in the eye, and, rarely, in the mucous membranes of the genitalia, anus, oral cavity, or other sites;… …   Medical dictionary

  • amelanotic — Lacking in melanin. [G. a priv. + melas, black] * * * amel·a·not·ic .ā .mēl ə nät ik adj containing little or no melanin <amelanotic melanocytes> <amelanotic malignant melanoma> …   Medical dictionary

  • melanoma — malignant melanoma; n. a highly malignant tumour of melanin forming cells, the melanocytes. Such tumours usually occur in the skin (excessive exposure to sunlight is a contributory factor) – usually arising from a pre existing mole or naevus –… …   The new mediacal dictionary

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