carcinomas

variants also carcinomata
Definition of carcinomasnext
plural of carcinoma
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cancers
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  • Because some breast cancers require estrogen to grow, removing the ovaries may slow or even stop the growth of breast cancer cells.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 15 May 2026
  • In recent years, research has increasingly linked even low levels of drinking to higher risks of several cancers, including breast and colorectal cancer.
    Angela Haupt, Time, 8 May 2026
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“Carcinomas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carcinomas. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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