This slideshow covers the basics of thyroid goitersâan enlargement of the thyroid gland. Some goiters can become so large that you can easily see them when you turn to the side. But are they typically benign? And who gets goiters, and how do you treat them?
Malignant Melanoma. Definition. Malignant melanoma is a type of cancer arising from the melanocyte cells of the skin. Melanocytes are cells in the skin that produce a pigment called melanin. Malignant melanoma develops when the melanocytes no longer respond to normal control mechanisms of cellular growth.
If you are diagnosed with a malignant tumor, it is important that you understand the meaning of âmalignant.â A malignant tumor is cancerous, and has a tendency to grow and spread in the body quickly.This is opposite of a benign tumor, which is not cancerous.Dr. Harness defines the term âmalignantâ further in the video below. Jay K. Harness, MD, FACS: The term âmalignantâ means cancerous. Itâs that simple. Malignant means the opposite of benign.Malignant is cancer, a term thatâs been used for many, many decades. Other words for a cancer that patients may hear are adenocarcinoma, carcinomatosis or all sorts of words.f you are diagnosed with a malignant tumor, it is important that you understand the meaning of âmalignant.â A malignant tumor is cancerous, and has a tendency to grow and spread in the body quickly.