carcinomas

variants also carcinomata
Definition of carcinomasnext
plural of carcinoma

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cancers
Noun
  • Longer-term exposure increases the risk of cancers of the white blood cells, such as non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, as well as breast cancer.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
  • By Ashleigh Furlong Bloomberg Vegetarian diets are linked with a lower risk of several cancers including pancreatic, breast and prostate, according to a study that found no similar benefit — and even a higher chance of colon cancer — among vegans.
    Bloomberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Carcinomas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carcinomas. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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