carcinoma
noun
a malignant and invasive epithelial tumor that spreads by metastasis and often recurs after excision; cancer.
carcinomas
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pluralof carcinoma.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Close to 99% of these cases are basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Basal cell carcinomas are common in the areas of the body most exposed to the sun: typically, the head, face, neck and arms, said Dr. Paras Vakharia, an assistant professor of dermatology at Northwestern Medicine.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 24, 2024
The method promises to treat pancreatic carcinomas with more accuracy and with fewer side effects than current cancer therapies.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 15, 2023
Jackman reassured fans that basal cell carcinomas are the "least dangerous" in the world of skin cancer, but said he hoped his scare reminds people to be sun-safe.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2023
Cervical carcinomas are divided into two types: invasive carcinomas, which have penetrated the surface of the cervix, and noninvasive carcinomas, which haven’t.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
