Benign melanocytic nevus
Benign Melanocytic Nevus (pronunciation: /bɪˈnaɪn ˌmɛləˈnoʊsɪtɪk ˈniːvəs/) is a common type of skin lesion that is formed by the proliferation of melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells in the skin.
Etymology
The term "Benign Melanocytic Nevus" is derived from the Latin word 'benignus' meaning harmless, 'melanocytic' from the Greek words 'melas' meaning black and 'kytos' meaning cell, and 'nevus' from the Latin word 'naevus' meaning birthmark.
Description
A Benign Melanocytic Nevus, also known as a mole, is usually brown, round or oval, and smaller than a pencil eraser. They can be flat or raised and may have hair growing from them. They are usually benign, meaning they are not cancerous, but in rare cases, they can develop into melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer.
Related Terms
- Melanoma: A serious form of skin cancer that can develop from a benign melanocytic nevus.
- Melanocytes: The pigment-producing cells in the skin.
- Skin Lesion: A part of the skin that has an abnormal growth or appearance compared to the skin around it.
- Mole: A common type of skin lesion, also known as a benign melanocytic nevus.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Benign melanocytic nevus
- Wikipedia's article - Benign melanocytic nevus
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