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Carcinoma Definition & Meaning

carcinoma
noun
  1. any malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue; one of the four major types of cancer

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  • "acinic cell carcinoma"
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  • "acinar carcinoma"
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  • "adenoid cystic carcinoma"
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Frequently asked questions

What does carcinoma mean?
any malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue; one of the four major types of cancer
What part of speech is carcinoma?
Carcinoma is a noun.

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