Glossary

Carcinoma

Carcinoma

Karzinom·Also: Krebs

A carcinoma is a malignant type of cancer that arises from covering tissues such as the skin or mucous membranes. It is the most common form of cancer; its behaviour depends greatly on the site and the stage. Examples are bowel or breast cancer.

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