Acral lentiginous melanoma
Acral lentiginous melanoma (pronunciation: ak-ral len-ti-ji-nous mel-a-no-ma) is a type of melanoma that typically occurs on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, or under the nails. It is the most common type of melanoma in people with dark skin, but it can occur in people of all skin types.
Etymology
The term "acral" comes from the Greek word "akron," which means "extremity," and refers to the fact that this type of melanoma typically occurs on the extremities. "Lentiginous" is derived from the Latin word "lentigo," which means "freckle" or "spot," and refers to the characteristic appearance of this type of melanoma. "Melanoma" comes from the Greek words "melas" (black) and "-oma" (tumor), and refers to the fact that this type of cancer arises from melanocytes, the cells that produce the pigment melanin.
Related Terms
- Melanoma: A type of skin cancer that develops from the pigment-producing cells known as melanocytes.
- Lentigo: A small pigmented spot on the skin with a clearly defined edge, surrounded by normal-appearing skin.
- Melanocytes: The cells that produce the pigment melanin, which gives color to the skin, hair, and eyes.
- Acral: Pertaining to or affecting the extremities (hands, feet, nails).
See Also
References
- National Cancer Institute. (n.d.). Acral lentiginous melanoma. Retrieved from https://www.cancer.gov/types/skin/patient/melanoma-treatment-pdq
- American Cancer Society. (n.d.). What is melanoma skin cancer? Retrieved from https://www.cancer.org/cancer/melanoma-skin-cancer/about/what-is-melanoma.html
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Acral lentiginous melanoma
- Wikipedia's article - Acral lentiginous melanoma
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