junction nevus

junction nevus
junction nevus n JUNCTIONAL NEVUS

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junctional nevus a type of melanocytic nevus in which the nests of nevus cells are confined to the dermal-epidermal junction; it usually presents clinically as a small, discrete, flat or slightly raised macule.

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