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any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes

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  1. n. any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes
  2. (a) A tumor containing dark pigment. (b) Development of dark-pigmented tumors.
  3. n:100 n. any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes