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Glossary Terms for Melanoma
If you're confused by what you read or even hear about skin cancer, use this glossary of terms to better understand this disease, and work with your doctor for the best treatment and care.
Melanoma/Skin Cancer Glossary
ablation
abnormal
adjuvant
adjuvant chemotherapy
asymmetry
atypical
basal cell
benign
birthmark
brain
bruise
cancer
chemotherapy
chest
cryosurgery
cure
cutaneous
cytokine
dermatologist
dermatology
dermis
diagnosis
diameter
dysplastic nevus
ectodermal dysplasia
eczema
epidermis
excessive pigmentation (hyperpigmentation)
excise
graft
gray
hair loss (alopecia)
health
immune
immune system
immunotherapy
infection
interferon
interleukin-2
laboratory
lymph
lymphatic
lymphatic system
lymphedema
malignant
melanin
melanocyte
melanoma
metastasis
microscope
mole
nevi
nevus
ocular
pathologist
perfusion
pigment
prognosis
radiation
radiation therapy
radiotherapy
rash
recurrence
remission
risk factor
screening
sentinel lymph node
side effect
sign
skin
skin graft
SPF
squamous cell
stage
staging
sunburn
systemic
therapy
tissue
tumor
ultraviolet A
ultraviolet B
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