carcinoma
Americannoun
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carcinomas,
plural
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carcinomata
plural
noun
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any malignant tumour derived from epithelial tissue
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another name for cancer
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carcinomas
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Any of various cancerous tumors that are derived from epithelial tissue of the skin, blood vessels, or other organs and that tend to metastasize to other parts of the body.
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Origin of carcinoma
1715–25; < Latin: ulcer, tumor < Greek karkínōma; see carcino-, -oma
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The researchers saw these effects across several types of cancer cells, including triple-negative breast cancer, ovarian cancer, lung adenocarcinoma, lung squamous cell carcinoma and acute myeloid leukemia.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026
Not all cancers do, and that implies the vaccine’s success in melanoma may not translate to other types of cancer it’s being tested in, such as renal-cell carcinoma and bladder cancer.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
The other Phase 3 volrustomig trials will continue as planned in cervical cancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and mesothelioma.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Simon revealed that in the same period, she underwent surgery to treat skin cancer, specifically basal cell carcinoma on her face.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
Then, a few days later, Jones got her biopsy results from the pathology lab: “Epidermoid carcinoma of the cervix, Stage I.”
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
While they have an unpleasant appearance, and need to be removed, these carcinomas seldom spread beyond the skin and rarely have serious health consequences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Recent studies from the Vakoc lab provide important insights into two of these difficult carcinomas.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 24, 2025
Melanomas typically look darker or browner than basal cell carcinomas, Connolly said, but patients should bring any lesion they’re worried about to a dermatologist’s attention.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 24, 2024
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
Most cervical cancers are carcinomas, which grow from the epithelial cells that cover the cervix and protect its surface.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
They occur at an earlier age than carcinomata.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various
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