adenocarcinoma
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Definition
- Noun:
- A malignant tumor originating in glandular epithelium: "Adenocarcinoma" is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of glandular structures, which line certain internal organs and secrete substances like mucus, hormones, or digestive juices. It is a specific category of carcinoma.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The biopsy confirmed the presence of adenocarcinoma in the lung.
- Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is often diagnosed at a late stage.
- Treatment for colorectal adenocarcinoma may involve surgery and chemotherapy.
Advanced Usage
"Adenocarcinoma in situ": A very early stage where the cancerous cells are confined to the glandular lining and have not invaded deeper tissues.
- The screening test detected an adenocarcinoma in situ, allowing for very effective treatment.
"Metastatic adenocarcinoma": Refers to adenocarcinoma that has spread from its original site to other parts of the body.
- The patient was diagnosed with metastatic adenocarcinoma of the stomach.
Variants and Related Words
Adenocarcinomas (n): The plural form.
- Adenocarcinomas account for a significant percentage of lung cancers.
Adenocarcinomatous (adj): Pertaining to or of the nature of an adenocarcinoma.
- The pathologist noted adenocarcinomatous features in the tissue sample.
Synonyms
- Glandular cancer: A less formal term describing the same origin in glandular tissue.
- Malignant glandular tumor: A descriptive synonym emphasizing its cancerous nature and glandular origin.
Related Phrases and Terms
Primary adenocarcinoma: The original site where the cancer began.
- The primary adenocarcinoma was found in the prostate.
Poorly-differentiated adenocarcinoma: A grade of adenocarcinoma where the cancer cells look very abnormal and unlike normal gland cells, often indicating a more aggressive cancer.
- The prognosis is typically more serious for a poorly-differentiated adenocarcinoma.
Noun
- malignant tumor originating in glandular epithelium