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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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Before its characterization as a separate diagnostic entity in
1983, PLGA was classified as a variant of pleomorphic adenoma, a variant
of monomorphic adenoma, an adenoid cystic carcinoma, a malignant mixed
tumor, and an adenocarcinoma not otherwise specified. Tantlinger, who has adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC), began radiation
treatment Monday and is expected to remain in the hospital through next
week. Tantlinger suffers from adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC), a rare form
of brain cancer, and was given only three months to live if he did not
have the experimental surgery. |
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