carcinoma

/ˌkɑrsəˈnoʊmə/
noun
  1. A type of cancer that starts in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs.
    • Early detection of carcinoma greatly improves the chances of successful treatment.
    • Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer.
    • The doctor explained that carcinoma of the lung often spreads quickly.
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