A junctional nevus is a mole found in the
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* [http://www.cancer.gov/Templates/db_alpha.aspx?CdrID=44285 Junctional nevus] entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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junctional nevus — n a nevus that develops at the junction of the dermis and epidermis and is potentially cancerous called also junction nevus … Medical dictionary
junctional nevus — noun : a nevus that develops at the junction of the dermis and epidermis and is potentially cancerous … Useful english dictionary
junctional nevus — A mole found in the junction (border) between the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin. These moles may be pigmented and slightly raised, and have a higher risk of developing into malignant melanoma … English dictionary of cancer terms
nevus — nevoid /nee voyd/, adj. /nee veuhs/, n., pl. nevi / vuy/. any congenital anomaly of the skin, including moles and various types of birthmarks. [1685 95; sp. var. of L naevus mole] * * * ▪ anatomy plural Nevi, congenital skin lesion, or… … Universalium
Nevus — A pigmented spot on the skin, such as a mole. The plural of nevus is nevi. * * * 1. A circumscribed malformation of the skin, especially if colored by hyperpigmentation or increased vascularity; a n. may be predominantly epidermal, adnexal,… … Medical dictionary
junctional nest — a nest of dysplastic cells seen at the dermoepidermal junction as part of a junctional nevus … Medical dictionary
Melanocytic nevus — Classification and external resources Mole, more specifically an intradermal nevus ICD 10 D22 … Wikipedia
junction nevus — n JUNCTIONAL NEVUS * * * junctional nevus a type of melanocytic nevus in which the nests of nevus cells are confined to the dermal epidermal junction; it usually presents clinically as a small, discrete, flat or slightly raised macule … Medical dictionary
Mitis junctional epidermolysis bullosa — Classification and external resources OMIM 226650 Mitis junctional epidermolysis bullosa (also known as Nonlethal junctional epidermolysis bullosa ) is a skin condition characterized by scalp and nail lesions, also associated with periorificial… … Wikipedia
Cicatricial junctional epidermolysis bullosa — is a skin condition characterized by blisters that heal with scarring.[1]:557 It was characterized in 1985.[2] It is not included in OMIM. See also Epidermolysis bullosa Skin lesion References … Wikipedia
