Nevus
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| Nevus | |
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| Term | Nevus |
| Short definition | Neutrophils - (pronounced) (NOO-troh-fil) A type of white blood cell that is an important part of the immune system and helps the body fight infection. When microorganisms such as bacteria or viruses enter the body, neutrophils are one of the first immune cells to respond. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
nevus - (pronounced) (NEE-vus) benign (noncancerous) growth on the skin caused by a collection of melanocytes (cells that produce a substance called melanin, which gives color to the skin and eyes). A nevus is usually dark and may be raised from the skin. Also called mole
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