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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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The prognosis for patients with extrapulmonary small cell carcinoma is poor, as 5-year survival is only 13%. The differential diagnosis includes vocal fold polyps and ligneous conjunctivitis, and it is important to note that amyloid may occur in association with multiple myeloma, small cell carcinoma, and medullary thyroid carcinoma. Concurrently, the Company will be initiating a separate Phase I clinical trial employing its recombinant human antibody, NOVOMAb-G2 scFv, and - pending approval from the Food and Drug Administration - will initiate a Phase I clinical trial involving 4B5, a human anti-idiotype antibody intended for use as a vaccine in the treatment of melanoma and small cell carcinoma of the lung. |
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