| umls-concept:C0027962 | skos:definition | MSH: A nevus containing melanin. The term is usually restricted to nevocytic nevi (round or oval collections of melanin-containing nevus cells occurring at the dermoepidermal junction of the skin or in the dermis proper) or moles, but may be applied to other pigmented nevi.,CSP: nevus containing melanin; usually restricted to nevocytic nevi (round or oval collections of melanin-containing nevus cells occurring at the dermoepidermal junction of the skin or in the dermis proper) or moles, but may be applied to other pigmented nevi.,NCI: A benign (not cancer) growth on the skin that is formed by a cluster of melanocytes (cells that make a substance called melanin, which gives color to skin and eyes). A mole is usually dark and may be raised from the skin.,NCI: A neoplasm composed of melanocytes that usually appears as a dark spot on the skin.,NCI: A nevus characterised by the presence of excessive pigment. | lld:umls |
