adenocarcinoma

[ad-n-oh-kahr-suh-noh-muh]

noun

Pathology.

plural

adenocarcinomas, adenocarcinomata 

1. a malignant tumor arising from secretory epithelium.

2. a malignant tumor of glandlike structure.

adenocarcinoma

/ ˌædɪnəʊˌkɑːsɪˈnəʊmə /

noun

1. a malignant tumour originating in glandular tissue

2. a malignant tumour with a glandlike structure

Other Word Forms

• adenocarcinomatous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of adenocarcinoma¹

First recorded in 1885–90; adeno- + carcinoma

Example Sentences

Jenks moved to Portugal last year and had been receiving treatment for adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer.

From BBC

Jenks has been diagnosed with Stage 4 adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer.

From Los Angeles Times

Furthermore, rbNPs successfully suppressed the growth of tumors in mice having aggressive adenocarcinoma in their peritoneal cavity, without any adverse effects.

From Science Daily

Using their new method, the researchers introduced p53 mutations in human lung adenocarcinoma cells, then measured the survival rates of these cells, allowing them to determine each mutation's effect on cell fitness.

From Science Daily

In 2019, a review by the American College of Sports Medicine found that regular physical activity significantly reduced the risk of bladder, breast, colon, endometrial, esophageal adenocarcinoma, kidney and stomach cancers.

From Seattle Times