Definition of Skin cancer

1. Noun. A malignant neoplasm of the skin.

Generic synonyms: Carcinoma
Specialized synonyms: Cancroid, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Epithelioma, Malignant Melanoma, Melanoma

Definition of Skin cancer

1. Noun. (context: oncology pathology) A malignant growth on the skin, such as melanoma. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Skin cancer

1. A malignant growth on the skin. Risk factors include: those who are fair-skinned or sunburn easily, freckled skin, blue or green eyes, blond or red hair, multiple moles, multiple bad sunburns in the past (particularly as a child) and a prior history for a skin cancer. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Skin Cancer

skin-diver
skin-diving
skin-magazine
skin-muscle reflexes
skin-puncture test
skin-pupillary reflex
skin-tight
skin aging
skin and bone
skin and bones
skin and connective tissue diseases
skin back
skin botflies
skin cancer (current term)
skin care
skin cell
skin color
skin colour
skin condition
skin disease
skin disorder
skin diving
skin doctor
skin dose
skin effect
skin effects
skin eruption
skin flap

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