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Melanoma
Oncological Disease
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Melanoma is a type of cancer, typically skin cancer, that develops from the melanin-producing cells known as melanocytes. It typically occurs in the skin, but may rarely occur in the mouth, intestines, or eye.
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Condition Classoncologic, dermatologic 1 Causative Agent Cross-Tradition Connections
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1. Melanoma (Wikipedia)
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Melanoma is a type of cancer, typically skin cancer; it develops from the melanin-producing cells known as melanocytes.
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