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Definition

immunosuppression

A state in which the immunue system is weakened. It can be caused by certain drugs, organ transplants, or illness.

in-transit metastases

Melanoma that has spread more than 2 centimeters from the primary tumor, but has not reached the nearby lymph nodes.

interleukin-2

A large protein molecule produced by T-cells that activates cells in the immune system.

invasive

A tumor which penetrates into the deeper skin structures, the lymph nodes, or the internal organs.

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