A small group of tumor cells in an area beside or below, but separate from, the primary (original) melanoma. Microsatellite tumors can only be seen with a microscope. Having a microsatellite tumor is a sign that the melanoma has spread from where it first formed.
( MY-kroh-SA-teh-lite TOO-mer )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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