malignant melanoma

/məˌlɪgnənt ˈmɛləˌnoʊmə/
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Definitions of malignant melanoma
  1. noun
    any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes
    synonyms: melanoma
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    type of:
    skin cancer
    a malignant neoplasm of the skin
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