ScienceAugust 11, 2026
melanoma
mel-uh-NO-muh
Definition
A serious type of skin cancer that begins in the pigment-producing cells known as melanocytes.
Etymology
The word is derived from the Greek 'melas' (black) and the suffix '-oma' (denoting a tumor or mass), reflecting the dark color often associated with these cancerous skin lesions.
In the news
In this article, melanoma is cited as one of the specific types of cancer tested in animal models to demonstrate the effectiveness of the new oral nanomedicine.
SKKU Researchers Develop World’s First Oral Microbiome-Based Nanomedicine to Supercharge Anti-Cancer Immunity
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