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Pronunciation: spits
Definition: a benign, slightly pigmented or red superficial small skin tumor composed of spindle-shaped, epithelioid, and multinucleated cells that may appear atypical; most common in children, but also appearing in adults.
Synonym(s): benign juvenile melanoma, epithelioid cell nevus, spindle cell nevus
Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
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