nonmelanoma skin cancers

Definition of nonmelanoma skin cancer
National Cancer Institute

nonmelanoma skin cancer

(non-MEH-luh-NOH-muh skin KAN-ser)
Skin cancer that forms in the lower part of the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin) or in squamous cells, but not in melanocytes (skin cells that make pigment).

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms