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definition
A dark-pigmented, usually malignant tumor arising from a melanocyte and occurring most commonly in the skin.
Examples of melanomas in a Sentence
In the melanomas, staining was relatively uniform, while in primary acquired melanosis there was cell-to-cell variability in the staining.
Melanomas can be shades of brown, but they can also be skin-colored, pink, red, and purple.
Knowing this, protecting your skin, at the earliest age possible, is the best way to prevent melanomas.
The dermatoscope, which can be used to distinguish between benign moles and melanomas, is an instrument that resembles an ophthalmoscope used to look at the eye.
A combination of high-frequency ultrasound and color Doppler studies has also been shown to have a high degree of accuracy in distinguishing between melanomas and benign moles.
Some advanced melanomas look like large, dark-colored tumors on the skin.
There is no specific treatment required, although a yearly skin exam is recommended to rule out any abnormalities or malignant melanomas.