Any malignant cancer that arises from epithelial cells.
Malignant growth of epithelial cells.
A cancer that arises from the epithelial cells that cover the external and internal surfaces of the body; the skin and membranes.
A cancer of the epithelium or glands.
carcinoma General term for a kind of malignant tumor, or cancer, that arises from the outer skin, or from skin covering or lining organs (notably the liver and kidneys) or systems (such as the digestive, respiratory, urological, and reproductive systems).
Malignant growth of epithelial cells that arises in the coverings and linings of the body parts (e.g., skin and mucous membranes) and in glands; these cells tend to invade adjacent tissues and to spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body via the lymphatic channels and/or bloodstream.
Cancerous cells; tumor or abnormal cells composed of anaplastic or abnormally shaped epithelial cells.
A cancerous tumor arising from cells in surface tissues or the linings of organs. Carcinoma is one of the five basic kinds of cancer and the most common form, accounting for about 80 to 90 percent of all cancers. Carcinomas tend to invade nearby tissues and metastasize (spread). Cancers of the lungs, skin, breast, cervix, and prostate gland are usually carcinomas.
Any cancer that arises in epithelium, the tissue that lines the skin and internal organs of the body. It may occur in any tissue containing epithelial cells. In many cases the site of origin of the tumor may be identified by the nature of the cells it contains. Organs may exhibit more than one type of carcinoma; for example, an adenocarcinoma and a squamous carcinoma may be found in the cervix (but not usually concurrently). Treatment depends on the nature of the primary tumor, different types responding to different drug combinations.
A new growth or malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue and may infiltrate local tissues or produce metastases. It may affect almost any organ or part of the body and spread by direct extension, through lymphatics, or through the bloodstream. The causes vary with tumor type.
A carcinoma refers to a cancerous tumor that originates from the surface layer or lining membrane of an organ. This type of cancer is distinct from sarcoma, which arises in bone, muscle, or connective tissue. Carcinomas are commonly observed in various organs, including the lungs, breasts, stomach, skin, cervix, colon, and rectum, representing the most prevalent forms of these cancers.
A malignant tumor composed of epithelial cells that tend to invade surrounding tissues and cause metastases.