Compound nevus

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A compound nevus is a type of mole formed by groups of nevus cells found in the epidermis and dermis (the two main layers of tissue that make up the skin).[1]

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 This article incorporates public domain material from the U.S. National Cancer Institute document "Dictionary of Cancer Terms".





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Classification
  • Compound nevus entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms



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