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Definition of Carcinoma

Carcinoma: Cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover body organs. For example, carcinoma can arise in the breast, colon, liver, lung, prostate, and stomach.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 6/9/2002 7:24:27 AM

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