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conjunctival melanoma (s) (noun); melanomas, melanomata (pl)
An uncommon eye cancer that exists in the clear membrane that covers the outer surface of the eye and the inner part of the eyelids: "Conjunctival melanoma, like melanoma of the skin, tends to occur in light-skinned people."

"Features of conjunctival melanoma include fixation of the conjunctiva to the underlying tissue, and increased vascularity and hemorrhage in the conjunctiva."

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malignant melanoma (s) (noun), malignant melanomas (pl)
A serious type of skin cancer: Malignant melanoma takes place in the melanocytes, the cells that produce "melanin", the pigment that colors the skin, hair, and even the iris of the eyes.

Malignant melanomas causes cancers that occur and are most common in middle-aged and elderly people with pale skin who have been exposed to strong sunlight over many years.

The growth of malignant melanoma usually develops on exposed areas of skin, but it may take place under the fingernails or toenails and even in the eyes.

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