Compound nevus
Encyclopedia
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
).
Melanocytic nevus
A melanocytic nevus is a type of lesion that contains nevus cells .Some sources equate the term mole with "melanocytic nevus". Other sources reserve the term "mole" for other purposes....
formed by groups of nevus
Nevus
Nevus is the medical term for sharply-circumscribed and chronic lesions of the skin. These lesions are commonly named birthmarks and moles. Nevi are benign by definition...
cells found in the epidermis and dermis
Dermis
The dermis is a layer of skin between the epidermis and subcutaneous tissues, and is composed of two layers, the papillary and reticular dermis...
(the two main layers of tissue that make up the skin
Skin
-Dermis:The dermis is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis that consists of connective tissue and cushions the body from stress and strain. The dermis is tightly connected to the epidermis by a basement membrane. It also harbors many Mechanoreceptors that provide the sense of touch and heat...
).
External links
- Compound nevus entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms