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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."

This entry is located in the following unit: junct-, jug-, join- (page 3)