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Definition of Malignant melanoma

1. Noun. Any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes.

Medical Definition of Malignant melanoma

1. A malignant tumour which arises from the pigment producing cells (melanosomes) of the deeper layers of the skin (or the eye). Melanoma is the leading cause of death attributable to skin lesions. Described as an irregular dark skin lesion that may have areas of varying colour. Often greater than 6 mm in diameter. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Malignant Melanoma

Literary usage of Malignant melanoma

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Guide To Clinical Preventive Services by U. S. Preventive Services Task Force (1989)
"Early detection of malignant melanoma: the role of physician examination and ... Prevention of malignant melanoma by recognition of its precursors. ..."

2. Racial/Ethnic Patterns of Cancer in the United States, 1988-1992 edited by Barry A. Miller (1997)
"malignant melanoma incidence rates show substantial international variation. This variation is related to racial composition and the intensity of sunlight ..."

3. Gulf War And Health by Institute of Medicine (2005)
"malignant melanoma OF THE SKIN Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer ... In 2000, malignant melanoma accounted for 17.7 new cases per 100000 people ..."

4. Proposed National Strategies For The Prevention Of Leading Work-related (1988)
"The role of environmental or occupational exposures in malignant melanoma is less clear. Epidemiologic observations also suggest that UV radiation increases ..."

5. Healthy People 2000: National Health Promotion & Disease Prevention by DIANE Publishing Company (2004)
"However, both types will account for only about 2500 deaths in 1990.2 The most serious form of skin cancer is malignant melanoma. It is far rarer but also ..."

6. Guide to Clinical Preventive Services: Report of the U. S. Preventive by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"Years of potential life lost: another indicator of the impact of cutaneous malignant melanoma on society. J Am Acad Dermatol 1990:23:308-310. 11. ..."

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