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Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that arises form melanocytes Melanoma is most common in Caucasians Why do Caucasians have a greater incidence of melanoma?
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Their skin is lighter and more UV rays enter the skin.
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What is the medical term meaning cancerous tumor composed of melanocytes?
malignant melanoma
What country has the highest incidence of melanoma?
australia
Is malignant melanoma skin cancer derived from epithelial cells?
No, melanoma is skin cancer derived from melanocytes. Non-melanoma skin cancer is a malignant growth of the external surface or epithelial layer of the skin.
What role does sun exposure have in non-Caucasian patients who develop malignant melanoma?
Malignant melanoma also affects non-Caucasians--though sun exposure probably does not play a role--at a rate of 10% that of Caucasians.
Why has there been a recent increase in the incidence of primary cutaneous malignant melanoma?
The incidence of primary cutaneous malignant melanoma has been steadily increasing, possibly related to increase of sun exposure.
What is Melaoma?
What Is Melanoma?Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer.Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It begins in skin cells called melanocytes. Though melanoma is predominantly found on the skin, it can even occur in the eye (uveal melanoma). Melanocytes are the cells that make melanin, which gives skin its color. Melanin also protects the deeper layers of the skin from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.When people spend time in the sunlight, the melanocytes make more melanin and cause the skin to tan. This also happens when skin is exposed to other forms of ultraviolet light (such as in a tanning booth). If the skin receives too much ultraviolet light, the melanocytes may begin to grow abnormally and become cancerous. This condition is called melanoma.
Which type of skin cancer occurs in melanocytes?
Malignant Melanoma also known as melanoma, is a type of cancer that occurs in the melanocytes; melan/o means black, -oma means tumor; the most serious type of cancer and often the first signs are changes in the size, shape, or color of a mole.from medical terminology for health professions sixth editionMalignant melanoma. This is the deadliest form of skin cancer known to man. It must be diagnosed in the early stages of the disease for a complete cure to occur.True
What is the transmission of melanoma?
Melanoma is a non-communicable disease and is not transmitted as an infectious disease is. It is the spreading of the disease.
Is melanoma a drug?
No, melanoma is a form of skin cancer.
What is melanoma of the iris?
Melanoma of the iris is cancer of the eye.
What is the medical term meaning cancerous tumor with black pigmentation?
Melanoma means cancer of melanocytes, or pigment-generating skin cells.
When was Melanoma Research created?
Melanoma Research was created in 1991.
