How do you spell Melanoma?
Correct spelling
melanoma
Think 'black melanin' not 'melon' - melas (black) + oma (tumor)
Why is melanoma spelled this way?
From Greek melas (black) + -oma (tumor). A black tumor — cancer of the pigment-producing cells. The 'elan' middle section is the common misspelling zone.
Common misspellings of melanoma
melonomamelanomiamelenomamalignoma
Example
The dermatologist recommended immediate treatment after diagnosing the suspicious mole as melanoma.