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Melanocytic Nevus
Definition 1
A neoplasm composed of melanocytes that usually appears as a dark spot on the skin. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A benign (not cancer) growth on the skin that is formed by a cluster of melanocytes (cells that make a substance called melanin, which gives color to skin and eyes). A mole is usually dark and may be raised from the skin. (NCI Dictionary)
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