Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma
Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma (pronunciation: myoo-si-nuhs sis-tad-uh-noh-kahr-si-noh-muh) is a type of cancer that originates from the epithelial cells and is characterized by the presence of mucin, a protein that gives mucus its gel-like properties.
Etymology
The term "mucinous" is derived from "mucin", which refers to a family of high molecular weight, heavily glycosylated proteins. "Cystadenocarcinoma" is a compound word formed from "cyst", a closed sac-like structure, "aden", a prefix from Greek meaning gland, and "carcinoma", a type of cancer that starts in cells that make up the skin or the tissue lining organs.
Related Terms
- Cystadenocarcinoma: A type of cancer that forms in the epithelial cells lining certain organs or glands.
- Mucinous cystadenoma: A benign tumor that arises from the epithelial cells and is characterized by the presence of mucin.
- Mucin: A type of protein that gives mucus its gel-like properties.
- Epithelial cells: The cells that line the outer surfaces of organs and blood vessels, as well as the inner surfaces of cavities in many internal organs.
- Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma
- Wikipedia's article - Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma
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