naevus

Term ID

MPATH:361

Synonyms

• mole (sensu melanocytic nevus)

Definition

Local lesion of the skin, often colored by hyperpigmentation or increased vascularity. May be predominantly epidermal, adnexal, melanocytic, vascular, or mesodermal, or a compound overgrowth of these tissues. Not necessarily pre-malignant. (M-8720/0).

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Ontology

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