Carcinoma

usgb/ˌkɑːrsɪˈnəʊmə/
noun

A type of cancer that starts in the cells that make up the skin or the tissues lining organs.

The patient was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer.
Visual representation of "carcinoma" - A type of cancer that starts in the cells that make up the skin or the tissues lining organs.

Often appears as...

  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • basal cell carcinoma

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Technical Term

Carcinoma is used by medical professionals and in academic contexts, it's not typically used in casual conversation.

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The medical conference discussed new treatments for carcinoma patients.
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Tissue Specificity

Carcinoma refers to cancers from specific cells, either the skin or internal lining, not all cancers.

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Skin exposure to hazardous chemicals can increase the risk of developing carcinoma.
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Not For Benign

Carcinoma is not used for noncancerous (benign) tumors; it indicates malignancy.

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After the biopsy, the doctor confirmed it was carcinoma, not a benign growth.
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