carcinoma

🇺🇸 /ˌkɑːrsɪˈnəʊmə/ 🇬🇧 /ˌkɑːsɪˈnəʊmə/
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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.

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n. A type of cancer that grows in the skin or in the lining of body organs.

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Plural carcinomata