Определение malignant melanoma в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь
A serious, sometimes deadly, form of cancer that first appears in moles or other pigmented cells of the skin
a rare, but sometimes deadly, skin cancer that begins as a mole that turns cancerous
melanoma: any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes
Cancer of the melanocytes, the cells that produce pigment in the skin Most common in people with fair skin, but can occur in all races Appears as a dark, mole-like spot that spreads and, unlike a mole, has an irregular border Tendency toward melanoma may be inherited, and risk increases with overexposure to the sun and sunburn Fair-skinned people and people with a family history of melanoma should always use a high-SPF sunscreen when outdoors Detected early, melanoma is almost always treatable, but undetected melanoma can spread and become fatal