malignant melanoma

noun

Examples of malignant melanoma in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Mutations in these cells result in the deadliest form of skin cancer—cutaneous malignant melanoma. 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. Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 30 June 2024 Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York was also diagnosed with malignant melanoma in January. 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. Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for malignant melanoma 

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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

noun

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