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Definition of Dysplastic nevi

Dysplastic nevi: Atypical moles whose appearance is different from that of a common ordinary mole. Dysplastic nevi tend to be larger than ordinary moles, have more irregular borders, are often mixed in color and present in large numbers. A dysplastic nevus can give rise to malignant melanoma.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 11/8/2003


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