SINCE 1828
ductal carcinoma in situ
nounMedical Definition of ductal carcinoma in situ
: any of a histologically variable group of precancerous growths or early carcinomas of the lactiferous ducts that have the potential of becoming invasive and spreading to other tissues —abbreviation DCIS
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