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dysplastic nevi — Atypical moles; moles whose appearance is different from that of common moles. Dysplastic nevi are generally larger than ordinary moles and have irregular and indistinct borders. Their color frequently is not uniform and ranges from pink to dark… … English dictionary of cancer terms
familial dysplastic nevi — A condition that runs in certain families in which at least two members have dysplastic nevi (atypical moles) and have a tendency to develop melanoma … English dictionary of cancer terms
Dysplastic nevus — Classification and external resources ICD 10 D48.5 (ILDS D48.540) ICD 9 238.2 … Wikipedia
dysplastic nevus syndrome — the occurrence of dysplastic nevi in persons having or at risk for having familial malignant melanoma. Called also atypical mole s., atypical nevus s., familial atypical mole–malignant melanoma s., and FAMMM s … Medical dictionary
Nevi and melanomas — Classification and external resources MeSH D018326 Nevi and melanomas are a group of neoplasia. Although a nevus and a melanoma are often treated as independent entities, there is evidence that a nevus can be a precursor for a melanoma … Wikipedia
Melanocytic nevus — Classification and external resources Mole, more specifically an intradermal nevus ICD 10 D22 … Wikipedia
Melanoma — Classification and external resources A melanoma ICD 10 C43 … Wikipedia
Nevus — A pigmented spot on the skin, such as a mole. The plural of nevus is nevi. * * * 1. A circumscribed malformation of the skin, especially if colored by hyperpigmentation or increased vascularity; a n. may be predominantly epidermal, adnexal,… … Medical dictionary
List of oncology-related terms — This is a list of terms related to oncology. The original source for this list was the U.S. National Cancer Institute s public domain Dictionary of Cancer Terms . NOTOC 1 * 10 propargyl 10 deazaaminopterin * 12 O tetradecanoylphorbol 13 acetate * … Wikipedia
Nevus — Not to be confused with Naevius, Nevis, or Nevius. Naevus and Nevi redirect here. For the British experimental rock group, see Naevus (band). For the Eritrean footballer, see Nevi Ghebremeskez. For the Norwegian bank, see Nevi (company). Nevus… … Wikipedia
