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Melanoma (/ˌmɛləˈnoʊmə/; from Greek μέλας melas dark) is a malignant tumor of melanocytes. Melanocytes produce the dark pigment melanin which is responsible for the color of skin. These cells predominantly occur in skin but are also found in other parts of the body including the bowel and the eye (see uveal melanoma). Melanoma can originate in any part of the body that contains melanocytes.Melanoma is less common than other skin cancers.
