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LOM Ch 16
Cancerous lesions
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Medical
Not Applicable
02/25/2005

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Term
basal cell carcinoma
Definition
malignant tumor of the basal cell layer of the epidermis.
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Kaposi sarcoma
Definition
Malignant, vascular, neoplastic growth characterized by cutaneous nodules. Frequently on the lower extremities.
Term
malignant melanoma
Definition
cancerous growth composed of melanocytes. (sunlight)
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squamous cell carcinoma
Definition
malignant tumor of the squamous epithelial cells of the epidermis
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