Glossary
Ulcer: A break in the skin or mucous membraneEverted edge: The edge of the ulcer overlaps the skin due to the rapid growth of the cells within the ulcer
Polyps: Small growths of tissue that are usually benign but may sometimes turn malignant
Squamous cell carcinoma: Skin cancer of the squamous cells that constitute the upper layers of the skin
Malignant melanoma: A skin cancer that arises from the pigment cells of the skin
