malignant melanoma

noun

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High omega-6 levels led to lower rates of 14 different cancers, including brain, malignant melanoma, and bladder. Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 23 Nov. 2024 In January, Ferguson revealed that after overcoming breast cancer, she had been diagnosed with malignant melanoma. Ashley Hume, Fox News, 29 Sep. 2024 The malignant melanoma diagnosis came following a post-operative analysis of a mole removed during reconstructive surgery after her mastectomy. Janine Henni, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024 Fergie shared in January that she was diagnosed with malignant melanoma following a post-operative analysis of a mole removed during reconstructive surgery following her mastectomy. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for malignant melanoma 

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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 23 Dec. 2024.

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malignant melanoma

noun

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