melanoma
/ˌmɛləˈnoʊmə/
noun
- A serious type of skin cancer that begins in melanocytes, often appearing as an unusual mole or dark spot on the skin.
- She had a mole removed, and the biopsy confirmed it was melanoma.
- Doctors recommend checking your skin regularly for signs of melanoma.
- Early detection of melanoma greatly increases the chances of successful treatment.