| dysplastic |
relating to or evidencing dysplasia
Ãâó: wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
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| dysplastic nevus |
A mole with an unusual appearance; different from common moles
Ãâó: www.ehealthmd.com/library/melanoma/MEL_glossary.ht...
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| dysplastic nevus |
an atypical mole that may be a precursor of malignant melanoma
Ãâó: www.beautysurg.com/resources/glossary_d.html
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| dysplastic nevus syndrome |
A condition characterized by the presence of 100 or more moles on the upper trunk and limbs, at least one of which is dysplastic. The syndrome may be acquired or inherited. Individuals with DNS are at significantly increased risk of developing melanoma.
Ãâó: www.melanomacenter.org/glossary/d.html
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| dysplastic |
This means 'abnormal growth'. It can be used about cells - dysplastic cells are abnormal cells. Sometimes 'dysplastic cells' can be used to mean cells that are not quite normal, but not so abnormal to be classed as cancer cells.
Ãâó: www.cmmc.nhs.uk/cancerinfo/glossaryd.asp
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