melanoma

Definitions


[ˌmɛləˈnəʊmə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a tumour of melanin-forming cells, especially a malignant tumour associated with skin cancer
(e.g: melanomas can appear anywhere on the body)


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Origin:
mid 19th century: from Greek melas, melan- ‘black’ + -oma




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