Glossary

Ulcer: A break in the skin or mucous membrane

Everted edge: The edge of the ulcer overlaps the skin due to the rapid growth of the cells within the ulcer

Polyps: Small growths of tissue that are usually benign but may sometimes turn malignant

Squamous cell carcinoma: Skin cancer of the squamous cells that constitute the upper layers of the skin

Malignant melanoma: A skin cancer that arises from the pigment cells of the skin

Published on Feb 19, 2015
Last Updated on Jul 09, 2021

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