melano

[US]/ˈmelənəʊ/
[UK]/ˈmelənoʊ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

comb. formblack; dark; relating to melanin or melanocytes
n.Merano (a place in Switzerland)

Phrases & Collocations

melanoma cells

melanoma risk

malignant melanoma

skin melanoma

melanoma treatment

melanoma diagnosis

melanoma survivor

Example Sentences

melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer.

excessive sun exposure can trigger melanoma development.

melanocytes produce the pigment melanin.

the melanin in our skin protects against uv radiation.

people with fair skin have less melanin.

melanoma cells can spread to other organs.

early detection of melanoma improves survival rates.

melanogenesis increases in response to sunlight.

a melanoma biopsy can determine cancer staging.

darker skin has higher melanin concentration.

some melanomas appear as irregular moles.

doctors recommend regular skin checks to detect melanoma early.

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