Which of the following is an example of a 'benign-sounding' name that actually refers to a highly malignant tumor?
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Correct answer: Melanoma
While the suffix '-oma' usually denotes a benign tumor, there are historical exceptions. Melanoma (skin), Mesothelioma (pleura), and Lymphoma (lymph nodes) are always malignant despite their names.
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