The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans

question 15

True/False

The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) is a comprehensive healthcare program where the Veterans Affairs (VA) shares the cost of care for covered services and supplies.

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Definitions:

Melanoma

A type of skin cancer that originates from melanocytes, cells that produce the pigment melanin, which colors the skin.

Neoplasm

An abnormal growth of tissue, commonly known as a tumor, that can be benign or malignant.

Melanoblast

A cell that is an early stage in the development of a melanocyte, which produces the pigment melanin in the skin.

Leukoplakia

A condition characterized by thickened, white patches on the mucous membranes of the mouth, which can be precancerous.