carcinoma
noun
car·ci·no·ma
ˌkär-sə-ˈnō-mə 
plural carcinomas also carcinomata
ˌkär-sə-ˈnō-mə-tə
: a malignant tumor of epithelial origin
Examples of carcinoma in a Sentence
four deaths attributable to carcinoma
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Yet for almost 15 years, she’s been dealing with an onslaught of basal cell carcinomas (BCC)—the most common type of skin cancer—and even some melanomas, which are more rare.
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Amy Norton, SELF, 22 July 2024
While other skin cancer treatments are available, Mohs surgery is considered the gold standard because of its top-line efficacy against two forms of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 17 July 2024
In March 2024, Simmons revealed that he had been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, located underneath his right eye.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 14 July 2024
Anna died in December 2023 after being diagnosed with stage 4 adrenal carcinoma in January 2023.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 5 July 2024
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Amy Norton, SELF, 22 July 2024
While other skin cancer treatments are available, Mohs surgery is considered the gold standard because of its top-line efficacy against two forms of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 17 July 2024
In March 2024, Simmons revealed that he had been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, located underneath his right eye.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 14 July 2024
Anna died in December 2023 after being diagnosed with stage 4 adrenal carcinoma in January 2023.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 5 July 2024
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“Carcinoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carcinoma. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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carcinoma
noun
car·ci·no·ma
ˌkärs-ᵊn-ˈō-mə
plural carcinomas or carcinomata
-mət-ə
: a tumor that consists of epithelial cells and is often fatal if not treated
Medical Definition
carcinoma
noun
car·ci·no·ma
ˌkärs-ᵊn-ˈō-mə
plural carcinomas also carcinomata
-mət-ə
: a malignant tumor of epithelial origin compare sarcoma
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