Adenocarcinoma
Adenocarcinoma (/ˌædɪnoʊkɑːrsɪˈnoʊmə/; from aden- meaning 'gland', carcinoma) is a type of cancer that starts in the mucous glands inside of organs. It can occur in many places in the body, such as the colon, lung, prostate, pancreas, or breast.
Etymology
The term "adenocarcinoma" is derived from 'aden' meaning gland, and 'carcinoma', a type of cancer. The term was first used in the mid-19th century, and it's a combination of the Greek words "aden" (gland) and "karkinos" (crab or cancer).
Pronunciation
Adenocarcinoma is pronounced as /ˌædɪnoʊkɑːrsɪˈnoʊmə/.
Related Terms
- Adenoma: A benign tumor that originates in glandular tissue.
- Carcinoma: A type of cancer that starts in cells that make up the skin or the tissue lining organs.
- Malignant: Cancerous. Malignant cells can invade and destroy nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body.
- Benign: Not cancerous. Benign tumors may grow larger but do not spread to other parts of the body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Adenocarcinoma
- Wikipedia's article - Adenocarcinoma
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