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Mucinous carcinoma
Carcinoma in which the glandular tissue secretes mucin. This particular form of cancer constitutes approximately 1–2% of all breast cancers. It exhibits similarities to medullary carcinoma when examined through ultrasound and mammogram imaging, but it primarily affects women in the older age group.
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Medullary carcinoma
Carcinoma in which there is a predominance of cells and little fibrous tissue.
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Giant cell carcinoma
Carcinoma marked by the presence of unusually large cells.
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Embryonal carcinoma
A malignant, aggressive germ cell tumor that may metastasize widely. It can occur in young adults of either sex.
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Carcinolysis
Destruction of carcinoma cells.
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Field carcinogenesis
The transformation of healthy cells into cancer cells within an entire region of the body rather than just within a single locale or tissue. Tobacco smoke, which diffusely pervades the oral and respiratory tract, may cause cancer not just in the mouth, but also in the entire field into which smoke is inhaled: e.g., the…
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Chemical carcinogen
Any chemical substance capable of causing cancer.
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Carcass
A dead body; the term is usually used to describe nonhuman bodies such as the remains of a steer or sheep.
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Carbunculosis
The appearance of several carbuncles in succession or simultaneously.
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Carboxyl
The characteristic group ( — COOH) of organic carboxylic acids such as acetic acid (CH3COOH) and all of the amino acids.
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