Definitions for "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. Often their color is not uniform, and ranges from pink to dark brown; they
Atypical moles. Compared to ordinary moles, dysplastic nevi are larger and flatter with irregular borders and color. While most people have some moles, individuals with more than fifty moles are at higher risk for developing melanoma, particularly if some are dysplastic nevi.
Moles whose appearance differs from that of common moles. Dysplastic nevi are generally larger than ordinary moles, have irregular or indistinct borders, and often have variations of color within the mole. They usually are flat, but parts may be raised above the skin surface. Also known as atypical moles.