melanomas

variants also melanomata
Definition of melanomasnext
plural of melanoma
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cancers
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  • Because some breast cancers require estrogen to grow, removing the ovaries may slow or even stop the growth of breast cancer cells.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 15 May 2026
  • In recent years, research has increasingly linked even low levels of drinking to higher risks of several cancers, including breast and colorectal cancer.
    Angela Haupt, Time, 8 May 2026
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“Melanomas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melanomas. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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