choriocarcinoma
/ˌkɔrioʊˌkɑrsɪˈnoʊmə/
noun
- A rare, fast-growing cancer that usually starts in the uterus during or after pregnancy, but can also occur in other parts of the body.
- She was diagnosed with choriocarcinoma and immediately began chemotherapy treatment.
- Although choriocarcinoma is aggressive, it often responds well to treatment if caught early.
- The doctor explained that choriocarcinoma is a type of cancer that can develop after a molar pregnancy.