DYSPLASTIC NEVUS


Meaning of DYSPLASTIC NEVUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ [dis-PLAS-tik NEE-vus] ]

An atypical mole; a mole whose appearance is different from that of a common mole. A dysplastic nevus is generally larger than an ordinary mole and has irregular and indistinct borders. Its color frequently is not uniform and ranges from pink to dark brown; it is usually flat, but parts may be raised above the skin surface.

NCI English Dictionary of Cancer Terms.      Английский словарь раковых терминов NCI(Национальный институт злокачественных новообразований).