What does Adenocarcinoma mean?
A carcinoma arising from gland-forming epithelial cells.
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Understanding Medical Words ↗ National Cancer Institute
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Understanding Medical Words ↗ National Cancer Institute
Cancer Terms Dictionary ↗ CDC
Vaccine Glossary ↗
This is a plain-language Healthway explanation, not an individual diagnosis. The meaning of a term can change with the clinical context in which it appears.