Junctional Nevus (JUNK-shun-ul NEE-vus) at Medical Glossary

What is it? A mole found in the junction (border) between the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin. These moles may be pigmented and slightly raised, and have a higher risk of developing into malignant melanoma.

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