acrochordon

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-000175",
  "term": "acrochordon",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definitions": [
    "A common benign (not cancer) skin growth that appears as a small, raised, brown or skin-colored bump that may have a short, narrow stalk. Acrochordons usually occur in areas where the skin folds, such as the neck, armpit, inner thigh, and eyelid. They are usually painless and do not grow or change but may become painful if rubbed or scratched. They most often occur in older adults and in people who are overweight or have diabetes. Also called skin tag.",
    "A small, benign skin growth that may have a stalk (peduncle). Acrochordons most commonly appear on the neck, axillary, groin, and inframammary regions. Also called skin tag."
  ],
  "synonyms": [
    "skin tag"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms",
    "NCI Dictionary of Genetics Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/acrochordon/"
}