melanomata

/ˌmɛləˈnoʊmətə/; /ˌmɛləˈnoʊmɑːtə/

Definitions

1. noun

A plural noun referring to multiple melanomas, which are types of skin cancers.

“The doctor examined the patient for signs of melanomata on her back.”

2. noun

In pathology, a collective term for multiple melanomas or melanocytic nevi.

“The researchers studied the melanomata in the patient’s skin samples.”

Synonyms

  • melanomas
  • skin cancers

Antonyms

  • benign growths
  • non-cancerous lesions