A cancerous tumor that has black pigmentation is a/an:
A) miliaria.
B) melanin.
C) onychia.
D) melanoma.

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Melanoma is a type of cancer that develops from the pigment-containing cells known as melanocytes. These tumors can often have black pigmentation due to the melanin produced by the cancerous cells. Miliaria refers to a skin condition characterized by blocked sweat glands, onychia refers to inflammation or infection of the nail bed, and melanin is a pigment produced by normal skin cells.

A Cancerous Tumor That Has Black Pigmentation Is A/an