melanomata
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melanoma (ˌmɛləˈnəʊmə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -mas, -mata | |
| pathol a malignant tumour composed of melanocytes, occurring esp in the skin, often as a result of excessive exposure to sunlight | |
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Word Origin & History
melanoma
1843, "tumor containing melanin," Mod.L., from Gk. melas (gen. melanos) "black" + -oma.
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Medical Dictionary
melanoma mel·a·no·ma (měl'ə-nō'mə)
n. pl. mel·a·no·mas or mel·a·no·ma·ta (-mə-tə)
A dark-pigmented, malignant, frequently widely metastasizing tumor arising from a melanocyte and occurring most commonly in the skin. Also called malignant melanoma, melanoblastoma, melanocarcinoma, melanotic carcinoma.
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Science Dictionary
melanoma  (měl'ə-nō'mə) Pronunciation Key
Plural melanomas or melanomata (měl'ə-nō'mə-tə) A dark-pigmented benign or malignant tumor that arises from a melanocyte and occurs most commonly in the skin. Malignant melanoma metastasizes quickly and is associated with sun exposure. |
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Cultural Dictionary
melanoma [(mel-uh-noh-muh)]A serious, often lethal, form of skin cancer.
Note: Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun (for example, by too much sunbathing) can cause this disease.
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