melanoma
noun
mel·a·no·ma
ˌme-lə-ˈnō-mə 
plural melanomas also melanomata
ˌme-lə-ˈnō-mə-tə
1
: a tumor containing dark pigment
2
: a highly malignant tumor that starts in melanocytes of normal skin or moles and metastasizes rapidly and widely
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This type of melanoma affects people of all races, ethnicities and ages.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2025
And at any age, men are more likely to die from melanoma than women, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 12 May 2025
Certain skin cancers, including melanoma, can spread quickly.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 6 May 2025
Teddi Mellencamp and Kyle Richards got matching tattoos The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills castmates have been open about their strong bond
In April, Mellencamp shared she was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer after her melanoma metastasized to her brain and lungs.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2025
And at any age, men are more likely to die from melanoma than women, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 12 May 2025
Certain skin cancers, including melanoma, can spread quickly.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 6 May 2025
Teddi Mellencamp and Kyle Richards got matching tattoos The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills castmates have been open about their strong bond
In April, Mellencamp shared she was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer after her melanoma metastasized to her brain and lungs.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Melanoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/melanoma. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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melanoma
noun
mel·a·no·ma
ˌmel-ə-ˈnō-mə
plural melanomas also melanomata
-mət-ə
: a usually malignant tumor containing dark pigment
Medical Definition
melanoma
noun
mel·a·no·ma
ˌmel-ə-ˈnō-mə
plural melanomas also melanomata
-mət-ə
1
: a benign or malignant skin tumor containing dark pigment
2
: a tumor of high malignancy that starts in melanocytes of normal skin or moles and metastasizes rapidly and widely
called also malignant melanoma, melanocarcinoma, melanoepithelioma, melanosarcoma
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