carcinoma
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/ˌkɑːrsɪˈnəʊmə/
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/ˌkɑːsɪˈnəʊmə/
A type of cancer that grows in the skin or in the lining of body organs.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with carcinoma, which can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.