GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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malignant melanoma n. (Med.), Any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes; called also melanoma.  It is classed as a type of skin cancer.

    [WordNet 1.5]

    
      
    
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‖Melanoma (?), n.; L. pl. -nomata (#). [NL.; Gr. , , black + -oma.] (Med.) (a) A tumor containing dark pigment.  Such tumors are usually malignant and often fatal. (b) Development of dark-pigmented tumors.

    [Webster 1913 Suppl. +PJC]

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