adenocarcinoma
/ˌædənoʊˌkɑːrsɪˈnoʊmə/
noun
- A type of cancer that starts in the glandular cells that line certain organs, such as the lungs, breasts, colon, or prostate.
- The biopsy showed adenocarcinoma in the lining of the colon.
- Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of lung cancer in non-smokers.
- Early detection of adenocarcinoma can improve treatment outcomes.