Plural of melanoma

regular plural

The plural of melanoma is melanomas or melanomata.

Forms of melanoma

In this report choroidal, ciliochoroidal and iridociliary melanomas were analyzed for GNAQ and GNA11 mutations which were subsequently correlated to the location of tumor origin.2015 September 15, “Distribution of GNAQ and GNA11 Mutation Signatures in Uveal Melanoma Points to a Light Dependent Mutation Mechanism”…. From the entry ciliochoroidal
This research refers to cases of posterior melanomas which extended anteriorly, in which the utilization of the corneae for grafting was doubtful.1983, A. Loffredo, G. Cennamo, A. De Lellis, A. Sammartino, A. Del Prete, “Echographic Pattern Evaluation of Eyes with Choroid Melanoma…. From the entry cornea
In the first place truly neoplastic melanomas are uncommon before puberty; anomalously, such lesions may be trichotic, whereas hair-bearing melanotic lesions in adults rarely become malignant.1955, The New England Journal of Medicine, page 21. From the entry melanotic

noun A dark-pigmented, usually malignant tumor arising from a melanocyte and occurring most commonly in the skin.

What is the plural of melanoma?: The plural of melanoma is melanomas or melanomata.
Which is correct, melanomas or melanomata?: Both are used. melanomas is the more common of the two in English writing.
Is melanoma countable?: Melanoma is a countable noun.

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