carcinoma

noun

car·​ci·​no·​ma ˌkär-sə-ˈnō-mə How to pronounce carcinoma (audio)
plural carcinomas also carcinomata ˌkär-sə-ˈnō-mə-tə How to pronounce carcinoma (audio)
: a malignant tumor of epithelial origin
carcinomatous adjective

Examples of carcinoma in a Sentence

four deaths attributable to carcinoma
Recent Examples on the Web 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 Apart from painful burns, cancers like squamous cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma, hemangioma or hemangiosarcoma can be caused by excessive exposure to UV radiation. Patty Khuly, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Eldridge Toney reflected on the first few months since the death of his wife in December, which came less than a year after she was diagnosed with stage 4 adrenal carcinoma. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 11 Feb. 2024 News broke in March of this year that Cardwell had been diagnosed with stage 4 adrenal carcinoma in her liver, kidney, and lung. Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek karkinōma cancer, from karkinos

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of carcinoma was in 1601

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Cite this Entry

“Carcinoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carcinoma. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

carcinoma

noun
car·​ci·​no·​ma ˌkärs-ᵊn-ˈō-mə How to pronounce carcinoma (audio)
plural carcinomas or carcinomata -mət-ə How to pronounce carcinoma (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce carcinoma (audio)
plural carcinomas also carcinomata -mət-ə How to pronounce carcinoma (audio)
: a malignant tumor of epithelial origin compare sarcoma
carcinomatous adjective
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