Merkel cell carcinoma
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| Merkel cell carcinoma | |
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| Term | Merkel cell carcinoma |
| Short definition | Merkel cell carcinoma - (pronounced) (MER-kul sel KAR-sih-NOH-muh) rare type of cancer that forms on or just under the skin, usually in parts of the body that have been exposed to the sun. It is most common in older people and in people with weakened immune systems. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Merkel cell carcinoma - (pronounced) (MER-kul sel KAR-sih-NOH-muh) rare type of cancer that forms on or just under the skin, usually in parts of the body that have been exposed to the sun. It is most common in older people and in people with weakened immune systems. Also called Merkel cell cancer, neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin and trabecular cancer
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Merkel cell carcinoma
- Wikipedia's article - Merkel cell carcinoma
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