The most common cause that is typically seen in patients who develop leg cramps is exercising in an unusual way, meaning either more activity or a different exercise. Leg cramps are more common in young (adolescent age) and older (over 65) patients. Patients who weigh more are more prone to developing leg cramps.
pigmented mole see under nevus. mole 1 (mÅl) n. A skin lesion, commonly a nevus, that is typically raised and discolored. mole 2 (mÅl) n. A fleshy abnormal mass formed in the uterus by the degeneration or abortive development of an ovum. mole 1. Etymology: L, mass, Usage notes: informal. 1 a pigmented nevus. 2 (in obstetrics) a hydatid mole. mole 2
The medical term for a mole is a NEVUS (mole is Latin for spot.). Nevi are the plural of nevus. Congenital nevi are moles present at birth; acquired nevi develop anytime later. Nevi are made up of a particular type of cell, and the name is used to distinguish them from other, similar appearing fleshy growths. Acquired Nevi. Most moles that are acquired during life are usually less than 1/4 inch in size. Many of those that form in childhood and early adult life are now thought to be due to sun damage. Most people think of a mole as being a dark brown spot, but moles have a much wider range of appearance.