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junctional nevus a type of melanocytic nevus in which the nests of nevus cells are confined to the dermal-epidermal junction; it usually presents clinically as a small, discrete, flat or slightly raised macule.Medical dictionary. 2011.
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
junctional nevus — n a nevus that develops at the junction of the dermis and epidermis and is potentially cancerous called also junction nevus … Medical dictionary
Melanocytic nevus — Classification and external resources Mole, more specifically an intradermal nevus ICD 10 D22 … Wikipedia
Spitz nevus — Classification and external resources Spitz nevus ICD 10 D22 (ILDS D22.L32) … Wikipedia
Junctional nevus — A junctional nevus is a mole found in the junction (border) between the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin. These moles may be pigmented and slightly raised, and have a higher risk of developing into malignant melanoma. External links *… … Wikipedia
melanocytic nevus — any of numerous acquired or inherited skin lesions composed of nests of nevus cells (altered melanocytes), usually presenting as tan to brown macules or papules with well defined, rounded borders. There are three principal types, based on… … Medical dictionary
junctional nevus — noun : a nevus that develops at the junction of the dermis and epidermis and is potentially cancerous … Useful english dictionary
junctional nevus — A mole found in the junction (border) between the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin. These moles may be pigmented and slightly raised, and have a higher risk of developing into malignant melanoma … English dictionary of cancer terms
mole — mole1 /mohl/, n. 1. any of various small insectivorous mammals, esp. of the family Talpidae, living chiefly underground, and having velvety fur, very small eyes, and strong forefeet. 2. a spy who becomes part of and works from within the ranks of … Universalium
lentigo — A benign, acquired brown macule resembling a freckle except that the border is usually regular and microscopic elongation of rete ridges is present, with increased melanocytes and melanin pigment in the basal … Medical dictionary
