adenocarcinoma

Noun

A type of cancerous tumor that starts in the cells that form glands or in cells that line certain internal organs.

ریشه

From the Greek 'aden' meaning 'gland', and 'carcinoma' meaning 'cancer'.

مثال

• Adenocarcinoma is a common type of lung cancer.
• Prostate cancer is usually an adenocarcinoma.
• Adenocarcinoma can occur in many parts of the body.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Lung adenocarcinoma Prostate adenocarcinoma Adenocarcinoma cells Adenocarcinoma treatment Adenocarcinoma diagnosis