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Examples of malignant melanoma in a Sentence
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Mutations in these cells result in the deadliest form of skin cancer—cutaneous malignant melanoma.
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Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024
In January, the author shared that she was diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, following a post-operative analysis of a mole removed during reconstructive surgery, after her mastectomy.
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Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 30 June 2024
Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York was also diagnosed with malignant melanoma in January.
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Max Foster, CNN, 28 June 2024
During an appearance on Wednesday, June 5's episode of the U.K. news program Good Morning Britain, Ferguson, 64, spoke about being diagnosed with malignant melanoma earlier this year following a diagnosis with an early form of breast cancer last summer.
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Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1951, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of malignant melanoma was
in 1951
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“Malignant melanoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/malignant%20melanoma. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
Medical Definition
malignant melanoma
nounMore from Merriam-Webster on malignant melanoma
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about malignant melanoma
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