carcinoma
noun
Examples of carcinoma in a Sentence
Kathleen Perricone, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2024
Eggert was diagnosed with stage 2 cribriform carcinoma breast cancer in early December after gaining 25 lbs.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
The 52-year-old actor revealed in January that she was diagnosed with stage 2 cribriform carcinoma breast cancer in December 2023, People Magazine reported at the time.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 15 Mar. 2024
The supermodel took to Instagram to share all the details behind the basal cell carcinoma that was removed from her face, including the surprising reason she was diagnosed at all.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Mar. 2024
Cumulative sun exposure causes basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma, while sun exposure and genetics can cause melanoma.18
Check your moles for changes and keep an eye out for new ones, as moles can be a risk factor for melanoma.
—Madeleine Burry, Health, 28 Feb. 2024
Around a dozen clinical trials have involved or currently involve actinium 225, trying out treatments not just for prostate cancer but also for conditions such as leukemia, solid tumors and carcinomas.
—Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2024
The series aired its sixth season earlier this year, which culminated in Cardwell revealing her diagnosis of stage 4 adrenal carcinoma in her liver, kidney, and lung.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2023
Jordan was diagnosed at the end of 2021 with aggressive small cell carcinoma, a rare form of cancer.
—Annie Sciacca, Sacramento Bee, 16 Feb. 2024
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Word History
Latin, from Greek karkinōma cancer, from karkinos
1601, in the meaning defined above
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