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carcinoma: see neoplasm neoplasm or tumor, tissue composed of cells that grow in an abnormal way. Normal tissue is growth-limited, i.e., cell reproduction is equal to cell death. ..... Click the link for more information. . carcinoma Pathol 1. any malignant tumour derived from epithelial tissue 2. another name for cancer carcinoma [‚kärs·ən′ō·mə] (medicine) A malignant epithelial tumor. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Nearly anyone who's had ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) or invasive cancer will need radiation, she notes. Simply cutting one centimeter of tissue around a cancerous area can spare women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) from the unpleasant side effects of radiation treatments, said Dr. The findings should help allay women's fears about the risks associated with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), the investigators said. |
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