Melanoma

Word MELANOMA
Character 8
Hyphenation ‖Mel a no ma
Pronunciations /mɛləˈnoʊmə/

Definitions and meanings of "Melanoma"

What do we mean by melanoma?

A dark-pigmented, usually malignant tumor arising from a melanocyte and occurring most commonly in the skin. noun

A dark-pigmented tumor. noun

A tumor containing dark pigment. Such tumors are usually malignant and often fatal. noun

Development of dark-pigmented tumors. noun

A dark-pigmented, usually malignant tumor arising from a melanocyte and occurring most commonly in the skin. noun

Any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes noun

A dark-pigmented, usually malignant tumor arising from a melanocyte and occurring most commonly in the skin.

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The word "melanoma" in example sentences

I love the health-giving properties of Vitamin D laden UV but melanoma is still a killer. ❋ Another Outspoken Female (2009)

The Institute has received worldwide acclaim for advances in melanoma (skin cancer), breast and colon cancer as well as immune therapy of cancer. ❋ Unknown (2007)

In practical terms, whether or not a melanoma is immunogenic depends on heredity. ❋ Unknown (1997)

Over 30,000 errors were found in the DNA code for skin cancer known as melanoma which is mainly cause from sun damage. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The New York-based drug maker has received a boost in recent months from regulatory approvals for new drugs including Yervoy, a treatment for a deadly form of skin cancer known as melanoma. ❋ Peter Loftus (2011)

My Irish genetic heritage gave me a very fair skin, making me totally unsuited for life in a city that is known as the melanoma capital of the world. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Another cancer-detection effort is aimed at melanoma, which is normally diagnosed using skin biopsies. ❋ Shirley S. Wang (2011)

One newly approved drug, Yervoy, a treatment for a deadly form of skin cancer known as melanoma, had sales of $121 million for the third quarter. ❋ Peter Loftus (2011)

But some of the victories reported this week against breast and prostate cancer, leukemia and the deadly skin cancer called melanoma may be larger than they appear. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Types of skin cancers include squamous cell, basal cell, and melanoma, which is the most serious skin cancer. ❋ KELLY TRAVER (2009)

Meanwhile, researchers at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center found that a restricted-calorie diet inhibits skin cancer namely melanoma in mice, while obesity triggers it by activating cell surface receptors that encourage the growth of many human cancers. ❋ Ellen Marmur (2009)

So, Sanjay, as you know, McCain has a history of melanoma, which is the most serious form of skin cancer. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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