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n. - Any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of a cell producing or containing dark pigment.

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  • In practical terms, whether or not a melanoma is immunogenic depends on heredity.
  • Over 30,000 errors were found in the DNA code for skin cancer known as melanoma which is mainly cause from sun damage.
  • Something called melanoma -- I hope Mrs. Gamadge can spell it.
  • It is not melanoma, which is the most dangerous form of skin cancer.
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