Definition of dysplastic nevi

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dysplastic nevi

(dis-PLAS-tik NEE-vye) Atypical moles; moles whose appearance is different from that of common moles. Dysplastic nevi are generally larger than ordinary moles and have irregular and indistinct borders. Their color frequently is not uniform and ranges from pink to dark brown; they usually are flat, but parts may be raised above the skin surface.



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