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spindle cell nevus Spitz ne·vus (spits), a benign, slightly pigmented or red superficial small skin tumor composed of spindle-shaped, epithelioid, and multinucleated cells that may appear atypical; most common in children, but also appearing in adults. Synonym(s): benign juvenile melanoma, epithelioid cell nevus, spindle cell nevusSpitz, Sophie, U.S. pathologist, 1910-1956. Spitz nevus - a benign, slightly pigmented or red superficial small skin tumor. Synonym(s): epithelioid cell nevus; spindle cell nevus |