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carcinoma

Pronunciation: [kɑːrˈsɪnəʊmə]

Word

Context: “medical”

(noun) a type of cancer that starts in the skin or in tissues that line or cover the organs of the body. It's like a bad growth that can happen in different places inside you.

Example

The doctor explained that the treatment for her carcinoma has been successful.

Example

He did not have carcinoma, but he was worried about his health.

Example

What kinds of treatments are available for carcinoma?

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