mole (1)

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[Old English māl, blemish]
A birthmark or nevus.

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MOLES
Descriptive text is not available for this imageMoles should be examined and, if necessary, be removed by experienced professionals.

PATIENT CARE
The patient is encouraged to regularly inspect areas of the skin that have moles and consult a health care professional about any mole that changes color or shows signs of growth or changes in appearance, as such changes may indicate neoplasm.

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MOLES

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[Old English māl, blemish]
A birthmark or nevus.

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MOLES
Descriptive text is not available for this imageMoles should be examined and, if necessary, be removed by experienced professionals.

PATIENT CARE
The patient is encouraged to regularly inspect areas of the skin that have moles and consult a health care professional about any mole that changes color or shows signs of growth or changes in appearance, as such changes may indicate neoplasm.

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MOLES

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